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Larger than Life
3 Reviews
(3)
4-6
Larger than Life series.
Athletic Hansen was paralyzed in an accident at age fifteen. Struggling to find a new place for himself, friends and mentors showed him that sports were still possible. He went on to successes, including wheeling 24,900 miles in the Man in Motion World Tour. His inspirational achievements (personal, too) and activism are respected in the straightforward text and compelling photographs. Timeline. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Gail Hedges
(3)
4-6
Larger than Life series.
Northern Dancer lacked the physical attributes recognized in great racehorses. Yet the spirited competitor, known as a "horse of the people," became the first equine member in the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame. As the thoroughbred champion's story unfolds, horse fans are treated to breeding, training, and racing history through the archival photographs, sidebars, and informative text. Timeline. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale
(4)
4-6
Larger than Life series.
This chatty but bland biography of "Canada's best known children's author" distinguishes between Munsch as wacky storyteller and as mild-mannered author with roots in the Jesuit tradition and early childhood education. Fans will probably be most interested in the biographical inspirations for Munsch's popular tales. Archival photographs along with cover art from Munsch's books accompany the text. Timeline. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Norah Piehl
3 reviews
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