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Description
How did the son of Irish immigrants outrow blueblood scullers from Oxford and Cambridge to become one of the most famous athletes of his time? Award-winning author Wendy A. Lewis recounts the compelling story of the "Boy in Blue," from his childhood on the Toronto Islands, where he rowed himself to school on the mainland every day, to laurels won around the world.
[Fry Reading Level - 3.8
Contributor Notes
WENDY A. LEWIS is the author of Graveyard Girl, an award-winning collection of stories for teens, In Abby's Hands, and the "Recordbooks" volume Fire on the Water: The Red-Hot Career of Superstar Rower Ned Hanlan, as well as several popular picture books. She lives in Uxbridge, Ontario, with her family, where she also teaches writing.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 12 to 17
- Grade:
- 4 to 6
- Reading age:
- 12 to 17
Awards
- Winner, Best Books for Kids & Teens - Canadian Children's Book Centre
- Short-listed, Forest of Reading - Red Maple Award
Editorial Review
"Lewis skillfully uses quotations from contemporary newspapers to convey a sense of immediacy ... sporting enthusiasts will enjoy this book [that will open new areas of local history to residents of the Toronto area or anyone who wondered about the origin of local place names like Hanlan's Point and Ward's Island."
— CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials
