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Rising Above: How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars

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Discover the inspirational real-life stories of superstar athletes like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Tim Howard, and more! "Packs a powerful message—perseverance and passion pay off. Even non-sports fans will cheer for superstars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry.”--Scholastic Teacher Team USA goalkeeper Tim Howard was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome in 6th grade. He went on to become a national treasure after single-handedly keeping America competitive in the 2014 World Cup. Stephen Curry was told he was too small, too weak, and too slow to even receive a scholarship to play college basketball. He outworked everyone and went on to become MVP of the National Basketball Association. Jim Abbott was born without his right hand, yet he refused to be defined by what he lacked. He went on to pitch a no-hitter in the Major Leagues. Athlete after athlete in this book found discipline, hope, and inspiration on the playing field, rising above their circumstances. Filled with first-hand accounts from stars who exemplify the idea of enduring at all costs, Rising Above will serve as a must-read source of inspiration for kids and sports fans of all ages. A Scholastic Teacher magazine Summer Reading List selection A Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Summer Reading List selection Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin Books


Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 2, 2017


Edition ‏ : ‎ Reprint


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 256 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0147515688


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 81


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.8 ounces


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12 years, from customers


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.06 x 0.71 x 7.69 inches


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Great read!
Purchased this book for my son. He read it in one day and was eager to share tidbits of what he learned about the atheletes’ lives. Highly recommended for those who love sports.
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2024 by Mom C.K.

  • Love this 💙 !
Great movie 💙 !
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2025 by Erica Suzanne Kaplon

  • Great book
My son loves this book and has enjoyed reading it. Great book
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2024 by Andy and Jennifer Gosney

  • Great Read for Young & Old
A well written hidden gem about some of the world's greatest athletes in sports overcoming life's challenges. Very relatable and Inspirational!
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2024 by R. Packwood

  • Good Research
The author has done a great job relating the stories of these people. I enjoy stories of people who have overcome obstacles in their life
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2024 by Kenneth R. Turner

  • Even With Disabilities, They Overcame
Bought for 10 year old grandson. I read some chapters about how these people in sports overcame their disabilities to become stars in their field. He’s into soccer and baseball. I hope he likes this book. I did.
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2024 by Doris Cauda

  • Great, enjoyable read for my son.
My son is really enjoying this book. We got it for him for Christmas - we had been struggling to find things for him to read that interested him...and when I noticed he liked reading his Sports Illustrated magazine more than the library books, I figured we'd try some non-fiction. He knows most of these athletes already, and he loves basketball, soccer, tennis, and baseball, so the stories have some relevance for him. It's been a great new reading book that he's really enjoying, and it's definitely at a level than an 11-year-old can get through and understand. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2017 by Mama Llama

  • Great book for my grandson.
I purchased this for my 11 year old grandson. He plays soccer, is on a traveling team and loves it. I thought the book would be inspiring, but was a little concerned it might be a little too "old" for him. He loved it and talked about it and the stories often with his family. His parents thanked me for getting the book for him! He is very smart for his age, but I would recommend this book for any 11 yr old. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2021 by Karen Montana

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