Swimming Toward a Dream: Yusra Mardini's Incredible Journey from Refugee to Olympic Swimmer

by Reem Faruqi

Growing up in Damascus, the pool was Yusra Mardini's happy place. She learned to swim before she could walk. And with swimming came a dream--to compete in the Olympic games. But when war came to Syria, Yusra's home--and her pool--were no longer safe. Yusra and her sister set out on a harrowing journey, crossing the sea in search of safety. In the inspirational tale that follows, Yusra's courageous spirit shines. Crammed on a too-small refugee boat,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1645679837
• ISBN13: 9781645679837
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: Page Street Kids
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 10.5" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2