Trudy's Big Swim: How Gertrude Ederle Swam the English Channel and Took the World by Storm
School year: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5
No. of pages 40
Published: 2019
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"Trudy's Big Swim" by Sue Macy tells the inspiring story of Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim across the English Channel in 1926. The book recounts Ederle's determination and perseverance as she trains rigorously for the grueling challenge, facing skepticism and societal norms of her time. Through vivid illustrations and engaging prose, Macy captures Ederle's incredible journey, showcasing her strength and resilience. Ederle not only conquers the channel but also becomes a symbol of female empowerment, breaking barriers and inspiring future generations. The story celebrates her achievement, emphasizing the importance of believing in oneself and pursuing one's dreams. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-4th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by Holiday House Inc .
MATT COLLINS is the illustrator of numerous picture book biographies, including the A Picture Book of series by David and Michael Adler. He lives in Connecticut. Visit him online at www. mattcollins. com. Sue Macy is the author of Freeze Frame and Swifter, Higher, Stronger, which received starred review from School Library Journal and Booklist. She lives in Englewood, NJ.
This book features the following character:
Gertrude Ederle
This book features the character Gertrude Ederle.