Michelle Kwan: Champion on Ice (Sports Achievers Biographies) [Paperback]

Kimberly Gatto (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Series: Sports Achievers Biographies

A biography of the young Chinese-American figure skater who won National and World Championships in 1996 and a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: LernerSports (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822598302
• ISBN-13: 978-0822598305
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 6.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,157,302 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kimberly Gatto is a professional writer specializing in equestrian and sports books. Her published works to date include three horse-related titles and several athlete biographies. Her work has been included in various publications, including the Blood Horse, the Chronicle of the Horse, the Equine Journal and Chicken Soup for the Horse Lover's Soul. Gatto is an honors graduate of Boston Latin School and Wheaton College. A lifelong rider and horsewoman, she is the proud owner of a lovely off-the-track thoroughbred. Her newest book, a history of Saratoga Race Course, will be released in April 2011. Two new athlete biographies will also be released in 2011.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book about a beautiful champion, July 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Michelle Kwan: Champion on Ice (Sports Achievers Biographies) (Paperback)

This beautiful hardback book has gorgeous photos, and well written information concerning thebeautiful champion figure skater, Michelle Kwan. She has graced the ice with her mesermizing performances, and shown the world how golden a champion can be with her extraordinary sportsmanship, integrity, and character. This book is written for young girls, but so what. This biography of Michelle Kwan, world-class figure skater, and world-class sportswoman, is excellent reading for anyone with its lovely photos showcasing some of the most important events and people in her life. Her career and career goals are detailed more than personal life, and the ultimate goal is highlighted throughout this book: be happy and do the best one can. The author even thanks Michelle for being such a role model to millions. I highly recommend this book for readers of all ages.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Michelle Kwan champion on ice, February 11, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Michelle Kwan: Champion on Ice (Sports Achievers Biographies) (Paperback)

When Michelle was younger she wanted to be just like her older sister Karen. Karen was a skater so Michelle thought she had to be too, so she did. When Michelle became pro Karen was a little jealous because her sister had been winning more medals than her but she got over that. When Michelle was 15 she had one her first National Figure Skating Title. Ron (brother), was a hockey player he wanted nutting to do with skating but he did go to a couple of Michelle and Karnes competitions. The parents of those three were very happy parents; because of their children they also learned the part of being a teammate.

Michelle didn't even plan her life to be a pro skater; she really didn't even know what she wanted to be. But in the end she followed her sister and her sister leads her to be a pro skater. Michelle's parents (Estella and Danny) also encouraged their children to follow their dreams and so they did.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very nicely done bio of America's ice sweetheart., October 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Michelle Kwan: Champion on Ice (Sports Achievers Biographies) (Paperback)

Very professionally done, perfect for all ages, fans of figure skating or not. Kim Gatto tells of Michelle Kwan's life with class and grace that Michelle herself would be proud of. Her account of the 1998 U.S. Championships, Michelle's career performance, is told wondefully.