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Swimming Toward a Dream: Yusra Mardini's Incredible Journey from Refugee to Olympic Swimmer

Swimming Toward a Dream: Yusra Mardini's Incredible Journey from Refugee to Olympic Swimmer

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Yusra Mardini, a Syrian swimmer, had to flee her home and pool due to the war. She and her sister embarked on a dangerous journey, crossing the sea on a refugee boat. Despite a disaster striking, Yusra's courageous spirit shone as she swam for survival. Her story inspires readers to pursue their dreams and shows how she met danger with strength and perseverance.

Format: Hardback
Length: 40 pages
Publication date: 16 October 2023
Publisher: Page Street Publishing Co.


Growing up in Damascus, the pool was Yusra Mardini's happy place. She learned to swim before she could walk. And with swimming came a dream - to compete in the Olympic games. But when war came to Syria, Yusra's home - and her pool - were no longer safe. Yusra and her sister set out on a harrowing journey, crossing the sea in search of safety. In the inspirational tale that follows, Yusra's courageous spirit shines. Crammed on a too-small refugee boat, disaster strikes when the boat's motor breaks! Scared but determined, Yusra plunges into the water and starts swimming. Infused with hope, Yusra's story encourages readers to pursue their own dreams, revealing how she met waves of danger with strength and perseverance. One breath at a time. Readers will dive into this courageous tale of an athlete, refugee, and hero who inspired the world with her resolve to pursue her Olympic dream.

Growing up in Damascus, the pool was Yusra Mardini's happy place. She learned to swim before she could walk. And with swimming came a dream - to compete in the Olympic games. But when war came to Syria, Yusra's home - and her pool - were no longer safe. Yusra and her sister set out on a harrowing journey, crossing the sea in search of safety. In the inspirational tale that follows, Yusra's courageous spirit shines. Crammed on a too-small refugee boat, disaster strikes when the boat's motor breaks! Scared but determined, Yusra plunges into the water and starts swimming. Infused with hope, Yusra's story encourages readers to pursue their own dreams, revealing how she met waves of danger with strength and perseverance. One breath at a time. Readers will dive into this courageous tale of an athlete, refugee, and hero who inspired the world with her resolve to pursue her Olympic dream.

Weight: 428g
Dimension: 270 x 223 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781645679837

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