Fire on the Water
The Red-hot Career of Superstar Rower Ned Hanlan
by Wendy A. Lewis
How did the son of Irish immigrants outrow blueblood scullers from Oxford and Cambridge to become one of the most famous athletes of his time?
How did the son of Irish immigrants outrow blueblood scullers from Oxford and Cambridge to become one of the most famous athletes of his time? Award-winning author Wendy A. Lewis recounts the compelling story of the "Boy in Blue," from his childhood on the Toronto Islands, where he rowed himself to school on the mainland every day, to laurels won around the world.
[Fry Reading Level - 3.8
About the Author
Reviews
"Lewis skillfully uses quotations from contemporary newspapers to convey a sense of immediacy ... sporting enthusiasts will enjoy this book [that will open new areas of local history to residents of the Toronto area or anyone who wondered about the origin of local place names like Hanlan's Point and Ward's Island."
CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials
Awards
Best Books for Kids & Teens - Canadian Children's Book Centre
2008
Forest of Reading - Red Maple Award
2008
Subjects (BISAC)
JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Canada / Post-Confederation (1867-), JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Emigration & Immigration, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Sports & Recreation / Water Sports
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