On the morning of August 6, 1926, Gertrude Ederle stood in her bathing suit on the beach at Cape Gris-Nez, France, and faced the churning waves of the English Channel. Twenty-one miles across the perilous waterway, the English coastline beckoned.
Sue Macy has written many critically acclaimed books about sports
and fearless women. She lives in Englewood, New Jersey. Visit her
at www.suemacy.com.
Matt Collins has illustrated numerous books for children. His art
has also appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and
Sports Illustrated for Kids. Visit him at www.mattcollins.com.
"Macy's riveting narrative is a pleasant balance of storytelling
and factual information. Collins brings the story to life with his
stunning double-page scenes and mixed-media
illustrations"—Booklist
"Macy's immediate, involving text takes breaks only to supply
essential backstory . . . Collins's retro-flavored mixed-media art
has a you-are-there, camera-like perspective, zooming in at key
points along the way;"—The Horn Book
"The dramatic, full-bleed illustrations combine with the evocative
text to humanize the event and the heroine. . . . A valuable
addition to picture-book biographies of women who made waves in
history."—Kirkus Reviews
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