Mermaid Queen The Spectacular True Story of Annette Kellerman, Who Swam Her Way to Fame, Fortune, and Swimsuit History |
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| Author:
| Corey, Shana |
| Illustrator:
| Fotheringham, Edwin |
| ISBN: | 978-0-439-69835-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2009 |
| Publisher: | Scholastic, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $27.99 |
Book Description:
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As a child growing up in Australia, Annette Kellerman was a frail ugly duckling who dreamed of becoming a graceful ballerina. With pluck and courage, she confronted a crippling illness -- and countless naysayers -- to become an internationally known record-setting athlete who revolutioned the sport of swimming for women, a movie star who invented water ballet, and a fashion revolutionary who modernized the swimsuit. Wow, thanks, Annette!
YOU FORGOT YOUR SKIRT, AMELIA BLOOMER
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More DescriptionAs a child growing up in Australia, Annette Kellerman was a frail ugly duckling who dreamed of becoming a graceful ballerina. With pluck and courage, she confronted a crippling illness -- and countless naysayers -- to become an internationally known record-setting athlete who revolutioned the sport of swimming for women, a movie star who invented water ballet, and a fashion revolutionary who modernized the swimsuit. Wow, thanks, Annette!
YOU FORGOT YOUR SKIRT, AMELIA BLOOMER
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