EDGE Dream to Win: Mo Farah by Roy Apps (author) and Chris King (illustrator) (UK edition)

Mo Farah is the UK’s most successful distance runner – and double gold-medalist at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Read his story, from his childhood in Somalia up to when he crossed the finish line at London 2012. It takes blood, sweat and tears to get to the top of any sport, and these short, inspirational biographies show just how tough it can be. Focusing on top athletes and sport personalities, each dramatic story brings to life the skill, determination and luck needed to break through into top level competition.

Suitable for readers aged 7+, this title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE – for books children can’t put down.

Product Details

ISBN

9781445118338

Publisher

Franklin Watts Ltd

Date published

March 4th, 2013

Accelerated Reader

AR book level: 4.8; Middle years; 0.5 points

Other details

48 pages

Condition

New

UK edition

Author/Illustrator

Roy Apps

As well as How to Handle, Roy Apps has written the Stacey Stone series for the fiction list. He has also done a lot of script writing, and been heavily involved in Biker Grove’s success.