Swimming the Dream
Swimming the Dream by Ellie Simmonds is an autobiography published by Collins in 2012, featuring 384 pages in English. In this book, Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds shares her journey as a young athlete, detailing her passion for swimming, her experiences living with Achondroplasia Dwarfism, and her aspirations for the future. The narrative is complemented by personal photographs from her career, providing an intimate glimpse into her life and achievements.
Readers will find a complex and substantial text that addresses themes related to sports, education, and personal growth. The book is designed for fluent readers and aligns with curriculum links in physical education, particularly in outdoor and adventurous activities. With its engaging storytelling and rich visuals, Swimming the Dream offers insights into the challenges and triumphs faced by a young athlete navigating her path in competitive swimming.
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Still only a teenager, Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds has already swum in the World Championships, beaten a world record holder and received an MBE. Find out Ellie’s story of developing her passion for swimming, living with Achondroplasia Dwarfism and her future ambitions in her autobiography, full of personal photos from her career so far.
* Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books.
* Text type: An autobiography.
* Curriculum links: P.E: Outdoor and adventurous activities.
* This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
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