Sarah And The Big Wave

Hardback

Main Details

Title Sarah And The Big Wave
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Bonnie Tsui
Illustrated by Sophie Diao
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:34
Dimensions(mm): Height 279,Width 216
ISBN/Barcode 9781250239488
ClassificationsDewey:797.32092
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Illustrations 34 Illustrations, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Henry Holt & Company Inc
Imprint Henry Holt & Company Inc
Publication Date 13 May 2021
Publication Country United States

Description

Have you ever seen a big wave? One that's 20, 30, 40, even 50 feet tall? Here's a better question: would you ever surf a big wave? Sarah Gerhardt did-and this is her story. Full of thrills and scientific facts, Sarah and the Big Wave is about the first woman to surf Mavericks, a break known as "Mount Everest meets Niagara Falls." This tale of adventure and indomitable spirit will appeal to fans of Counting on Katherine and The Shark Lady.

Author Biography

Bonnie Tsui is a writer for the New York Times. Her most recent book for grown-ups is Why We Swim, and Sarah and the Big Wave is her first book for children. She lives (and surfs) in the Bay Area. bonnietsui.com Sophie Diao is an artist living in San Francisco. She's the illustrator of the forthcoming picture book I Am the Wind, and is the talent behind many a Google Doodle. sophiediao.com

Reviews

A determined young woman seizing the moment in vast, teal-blue ocean is a natural draw, and with the IOC adding surfing to its roster of events, librarians can expect extra interest when the next Olympic games are played. --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books