Sixteen Years in Sixteen Seconds: The Sammy Lee Story
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 32
Published: 2005
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"Sixteen Years in Sixteen Seconds: The Sammy Lee Story" by Paula Yoo tells the inspiring true story of Sammy Lee, a Korean American diver who overcame numerous obstacles to achieve greatness. Born to immigrant parents, Sammy faced discrimination and challenges on his path to becoming a two-time Olympic gold medalist. This biography highlights his relentless dedication, resilience, and the pursuit of his dreams against the backdrop of a sport often dominated by a different demographic. With determination, skill, and an unwavering spirit, Sammy not only made history in diving but also became a role model for future generations. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2005 by Lee & Low Books .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Flicker Tale Children's Book Award - Nonfiction - Upper Grades
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction - Upper Grades category by the Flicker Tale Children's Book Award.
Bluebonnet Award
This book was recognised by the Bluebonnet Award.
William Allen White Childens Book Award - Grades 3-5
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the William Allen White Childens Book Award.
Beehive Award - Information Book
This book was recognised in the Information Book category by the Beehive Award.
Delaware Diamonds Award - Grades 3-5
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Delaware Diamonds Award.