She Persisted: Bethany Hamilton Cocca-Leffler Maryann

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Bethany Hamilton!Bethany Hamilton learned to surf when she was three years old, and she joined--and won--many surfing competitions as a child. Through hard work, courage, and faith, Bethany persisted and went on to reach her dream of becoming a professional surfer. When she was thirteen, while she was surfing one morning, a shark suddenly attacked her and bit off her left arm.

Along the way, she used her experience to provide inspiration and comfort to surfers and non-surfers alike.In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Maryann Cocca-Leffler, readers learn about the amazing life of Bethany Hamilton--and how she persisted.Complete with an