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Rise Up [electronic resource] : Ordinary Kids with Extraordinary Stories

Li, Amanda2022

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Summary

Featuring over 29 tales of amazing young girls and boys who have achieved the unimaginable, Rise Up tells the stories of young people from around the world and the challenges they have faced and overcome – from surviving a plane crash in the jungle to striking against climate change. There are tales of triumphing over illness and injury and of overcoming bullying, including entries from Greta Thunberg, Boyan Slat and Phiona Mutesi, to name a few.Each incredible story is narrated in an exciting and engaging style. Children can lose themselves in the remarkable true-life tales of ingenuity, courage and commitment. Practical tips and skills accompany every entry, from how to deal with altitude sickness to how to be more green. They provide children with an exciting springboard and the confidence to apply the knowledge to their own life situations – now and in the future.These empowering stories show that no matter who you are, how old you are and what you do, you can rise to the challenge.