En Garde! A Girl's Introduction to the World of Fencing [Paperback]

Carlos Velez (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2008

This book teaches and illustrates the rules of fencing as well as entertains the reader by bringing her into the world of a 14 year old fencer. Written primarily for female athletes between the ages of 12 and 15, En Garde takes a girl through the steps to becoming a beginning fencer.

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About the Author

Carlos Velez III was born in New York and lived there until 1986, when he moved to Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Carlos has a B.A. in Film from Hunter College in NYC and a Certificate in Film from NYU. He is the author of several mystery short stories.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 108 pages
• Publisher: Wish Publishing (June 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930546890
• ISBN-13: 978-1930546899
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,747,186 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not much in the way of actual info about the sport, November 22, 2009

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Matthew J. Brauer (Princeton, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: En Garde! A Girl's Introduction to the World of Fencing (Paperback)

This "Introduction to the world of fencing" is more of an introduction to the social and emotional aspects of being in a fencing club. It's not clear that the author has any particular knowledge of the sport, and there's not very much here of technical value. I found a used copy of a 1982 book ("Fencing" by Jo Shaff) that was about the same length but much more appropriate for my daughter. I'd recommend that book instead.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great gift to any girl who shows interest in the sport of fencing., September 4, 2008

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This review is from: En Garde! A Girl's Introduction to the World of Fencing (Paperback)

Fencing is very different than other sports, and that may be its appeal. "En Garde! A Girl's Introduction to the World of Fencing" is a guide for young girls that wish to get involved in this unique sport. Explaining the sport well from its rules, regulations, to its history and how it came about in a world where the sword has long since been retired as a weapon of protection. "En Garde!" is a great gift to any girl who shows interest in the sport of fencing.