Shoot for the Stars

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Drawing on stories from awesome athletes, as well as Danielle's own gold-medal-winning experiences (and most importantly, the hiccups along the way), Shoot for the Stars gives practical examples of how to overcome obstacles, find the courage to dig deep and discover sporting success on your terms.

Written by double Paralympic gold medallist Danielle Brown.

Reviews

A brilliant choice for 9-12-year-olds looking for inspiration, relatable role models and a fresh perfective on sport - and life. Highly recommended. * School Reading List *
"A kickass guide to finding confidence in sport", indeed!! This book is as creative as it is inspiring. -- Emma * ReadingZone *
A book on a wide range of sports, with the message that success is achievable for any child with ambition, determination and the encouragement of trailblazers. -- Jane * ReadingZone *
Harnessing her own personal experiences and those of other inspiring athletes, Brown has produced a big-hearted and empowering handbook about sport, confidence and self-belief, offering hesitant youngsters relatable role models and a fresh perfective on sport... and life * Lancashire Evening Post *

Author Bio

Danielle Brown MBE is an award winning children's author, double Paralympic gold medallist in archery, and five time World Champion. She was World number one for her entire career, and made history when she became the first disabled athlete to represent England - and win gold - in an able-bodied category at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

Jayde Perkin is a freelance illustrator based in Bristol, UK. She creates hand-painted illustrations for a wide range of clients, as well as writing and making comics. Jayde has garnered praise for her critically acclaimed self-published comics. Her first long form graphic memoir 'I'm Not Ready' made its debut at 2019's East London Comic Arts Fair, after winning the ELCAF X WeTransfer prize in 2018.

Filigrana de Ideas is an illustrator from Argentina. She creates illustrations for children's books and also runs a brand featuring fun products with her artwork.