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Torsiello, David P.

Michael Phelps: Swimming for Olympic Gold

48 pp. | Enslow | July, 2009 | Library ISBN 978-0-7660-3591-1 $23.93
(4) 4-6 Hot Celebrity Biographies series. This mostly adulatory biography uses simple writing to present a positive overview of Phelps's personal life and career. Despite some of his negative publicity, briefly noted in the text, Phelps is generally shown to be a worthy role model for young readers to admire. Quotes, sidebars, and captioned photos are also included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Marika Jeffrey

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