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Overview""Gretchen Walsh: The Girl Who Makes Torpedoes Look Slow!"" Hey there, future pool sharks and Olympic dreamers! Ever seen someone swim so fast they leave bubbles asking, ""What just zoomed by?"" Meet Gretchen Walsh, the aquatic rocket who's turning swimming pools into launching pads! In this splash-tacular book, you'll discover how Gretchen: - Went from doing cannonballs in backyard pools to cannon-balling through world records - Swims so fast, she probably air-dries just by walking to the medal podium - Collects medals and breaks records faster than most people can say ""backstroke"" Warning: Reading this may cause sudden urges to time yourself doing everything. Parents, prepare for kids racing to finish their vegetables! Fun Fact: Gretchen's so speedy in the water, rumor has it even sharks ask her for swimming tips! Key Themes (because life's not just about freestyle): - Sibling power: Showing how a little sisterly competition can push you to greatness - Balance: Juggling high school, training, and being a teenage swimming sensation - Goal-setting: Aiming higher than a 10-meter diving platform - Teamwork: Proving that even in individual events, you're part of something bigger Perfect for: - Kids who think ""butterfly"" is just something with pretty wings (it's way cooler in the pool!) - Anyone who's ever dreamed of having fins instead of feet - Future swimmers who want to learn how to make splashing around look like superpowers Remember: In swimming, it's about touching the wall first. In life, it's about making waves in your own awesome way! Grab this book faster than Gretchen can swim a 50-meter freestyle (which is INCREDIBLY fast) and get ready for a story that'll inspire you to dive into your dreams at top speed! Full Product DetailsAuthor: Daisy KatyPublisher: Independently Published Imprint: Independently Published Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.136kg ISBN: 9798339893608Pages: 92 Publication Date: 20 September 2024 Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |