Kristi Yamaguchi: Artist on Ice (Achievers) [Library Binding]

Shiobhan Donohue (Author)

Book Description

Series: Achievers | Publication Date: November 1993

A biography of the figure skater who won the National, Olympic, and World Championships in 1992.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Gr. 3-6. Donohue recounts the experiences of this successful young figure skater, beginning with her remembering how she watched Dorothy Hamill during the 1976 Olympics. Kristi Yamaguchi began skating the following year at the age of six, and progressed rapidly; however, strengthening her legs, not competition, was her first goal. The author emphasizes Yamaguchi's hard work and dedication to her sport as well as her attempts to maintain a relatively normal private life. With the exception of two years, she always attended public school, arranging ice time around her academic schedule. Although barraged by media attention and endorsement offers following her 1992 Olympic performance, Yamaguchi seems to have emerged unscathed as a likable young role model. Illustrated with black-

and-white photos and appended with a figure skating glossary, this will make a popular addition to the sports shelf. Kay Weisman

Product Details

• Library Binding: 64 pages
• Publisher: Lerner Pub Group (L) (November 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822505223
• ISBN-13: 978-0822505228
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 6.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,781,871 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible Book and Bias Reviews, March 3, 2011

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This review is from: Kristi Yamaguchi: Artist on Ice (Achievers) (Paperback)

The book was horrible, the pictures were terrible and it was written very bland. And the positive reviews for the book are obviously fake. Look around amazing people, no one write reviews like that. This author obviously thinks so highly of herself that she needs to fabricate positive reviews to get sales. Honestly, I wouldn't use this book for fire wood.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring biography about an American role-model., April 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Kristi Yamaguchi: Artist on Ice (Achievers) (Library Binding)

"Kristi Yamaguchi: Artist on Ice" by Shiobhan Donahue captivates the mind, as it depicts the wonderful career of one of figure skating's best; Kristi Yamaguchi. It is a wonderful book for high school students as it is well written and portrays Kristi "in a most illustrious light." I personally have never read a more concise, and accurate portrayal of a sports figure, and Shiobhan does an excellent job at doing this.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It is the best book on her ever written!!!!, August 23, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Kristi Yamaguchi: Artist on Ice (Achievers) (Library Binding)

It is accurate, well researched and the black and white photos have a beautiful and artistic flair.