The Extraordinary Life of Anna Swan
No. of pages 58
Published: 2013
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"The Extraordinary Life of Anna Swan" by Anne Renaud tells the inspiring story of Anna Swan, a Canadian giantess who stood over seven feet tall. Born in 1846 in a small Nova Scotia community, Anna faced the challenges of her extraordinary height with remarkable resilience. The book chronicles her journey from childhood into adulthood, highlighting her unique experiences, including her career in circuses and her friendships with other notable figures of her time. Through Anna’s story, readers explore themes of self-acceptance, the celebration of differences, and the pursuit of dreams despite societal expectations and obstacles. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 58 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Nimbus Publishing (CN) .
Anne Renaud has written over a dozen books for children, including picture books and nonfiction such as The True Tale of a Giantess: The Story of Anna Swan and Mr. Crum's Potato Predicament. She lives in Montreal, Quebec. Milan Pavlovi? is an illustrator and graphic artist whose drawings, illustrations, paintings and comics have been published and exhibited internationally. He teaches at OCAD University and Seneca College. His books include Seamus's Short Story and The Snuggly. He lives with his family in Toronto.