Lisa Carrington Chases a Champion

Book Authors and Illustrator Lisa Carrington and Scott Pearson
Rights Available World excl. NZ

There’s a big surf competition coming up. Eight-year-old Lisa is determined to take part, but she’s nervous. With encouragement from her coach, family and top paddler Māia, she trains hard. But disaster strikes when her canoe capsizes, shaking her confidence. Lisa goes to the river to compose herself and, with the help of her family and dog Colin, She draws on her strength to prepare for the race.

About the Author

Dame Lisa Carrington DNZM (Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki, Ngāti Porou) is a world champion flat water canoeist and New Zealand’s most decorated Olympian of all time. She has won nine Olympic medals – eight gold and one bronze – across four consecutive Olympic Games. Lisa Chases a Champion is set in the small beach town of Ōhope, where she first learnt to paddle.

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Description

Publisher
Huia Publishers

Extent
36pp

Format
240 mm x  270 mm

Binding
Paperback

Category
Children’s

Genre
Picture Book

Age Range
4-9 years old

Publication Date
August 2024

Rights Available:
World excl. NZ

Rights Agents:

World
Eboni Waitere
rights@huia.co.nz

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