Fire on the Water: The Red-hot Career of Superstar Rower Ned Hanlan (Lorimer Recordbooks) - Softcover

Lewis, Wendy A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1550289721 ISBN 13: 9781550289725

Publisher: Lorimer, 2007

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

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.

Review:

"Lewis skillfully uses quotations from contemporary newspapers to convey a sense of immediacy ... sporting enthusiasts will enjoy this book." (CM Magazine 2007-10-23)

About this edition

• Publisher: Lorimer
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1550289721
• ISBN 13: 9781550289725
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112