Francesca Cavallo

Imagine spending the first six years of your life walking entirely on your hands. That is exactly how Tatyana McFadden started her incredible journey. Born with a condition called spina bifida in a Russian orphanage, she faced massive challenges from her very first breath. But when she was adopted and moved to the United States, she discovered the thrilling world of wheelchair racing. The Fastest Woman on Earth follows Tatyana as she pushes her body to the absolute limit, shattering records and redefining what is physically possible. You will race right alongside her as she transforms from a young girl overcoming enormous obstacles into a seventeen time Paralympic medalist. Her fierce determination and unstoppable energy will leave you completely inspired. This true story proves that your beginnings do not dictate your future. Prepare to meet the ultimate champion and discover how pure willpower can propel you across any finish line.

Beatrice Vio has loved the swift, thrilling sport of fencing since she was five years old. But when a sudden illness changes her life forever, leaving her without her forearms and legs, many people think her fencing days are permanently over. Beatrice refuses to accept that answer. On Guard tells the incredible true story of how this fiercely determined young athlete found a completely new way to compete. Through hard work and an unbeatable spirit, she rises to become a world champion and an international pop icon. You will be amazed as you follow her journey from a hospital bed to the highest levels of global competition. Her story proves that there is no single right way to achieve your dreams. This beautifully illustrated book is part of a series celebrating Paralympic champions who reinvent their sports. It will inspire you to look past your own limitations and discover exactly what you are capable of achieving.

Jean Baptiste Alaize has a powerful reason to run as fast as he possibly can. Born in the middle of a civil war in Burundi, he survived a terrible conflict when he was just three years old, resulting in the amputation of his left leg. But Jean Baptiste refused to let the scars of war hold him back. The Long Jump tells the uplifting true story of how he moved to France with his adoptive family, received a prosthetic leg, and discovered the healing power of track and field. You will follow his emotional journey as he channels his past into incredible athletic energy, soaring through the air to win four world championships. His story is a beautiful reminder that you can leave tragedy behind and leap toward a brilliant future. Illustrated with vibrant energy, this book celebrates a true Paralympic champion who uses his incredible talents to build a more inclusive and peaceful world.

Welcome to the city of R, where everything is perfectly normal and absolutely nothing exciting ever happens. The adults here work very hard to keep things exactly as they are, but if you are a kid living in this boring town, you have definitely had enough of the strict rules. Everything changes just before the holidays when a brand new family moves in. Two moms and their three children arrive and immediately shake up the sleepy neighborhood. When a mysterious and magical threat risks ruining the most wonderful time of the year, this new family must team up with the local kids to save the day. Together, you and the characters will embark on a thrilling adventure filled with secret plans and unexpected surprises. Along the way, the children will have to figure out how to bring the true spirit of community and togetherness back to a city that has forgotten how to celebrate. Get ready for a heartwarming and magical holiday journey.

Leave behind the borders of what you know and travel the globe through the lives of one hundred incredible women. In this inspiring collection, you will discover the true stories of chefs, politicians, artists, and entrepreneurs who left their birth countries to build completely new lives. Some moved to seek out bold new opportunities, while others had to leave home out of necessity, but all of them changed the world in their own brilliant ways. Imagine strategizing global affairs with Madeleine Albright, creating chart-topping music and thriving businesses alongside Rihanna, or stepping onto the silver screen with Lupita Nyong'o. Each page invites you into a new adventure, showing how these trailblazers faced giant challenges and used their unique talents to make a lasting mark on history. You will meet fashion designers who changed the way we dress and activists who fought for what is right. Brought to life with vibrant, full-page portraits created by seventy talented artists from around the world, this collection turns history into a stunning visual journey. Whether you are reading to find a new hero or looking for the perfect bedtime inspiration, these real-life tales prove that no matter where you come from, your dreams can take you absolutely anywhere.