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Mikaela Shiffrin

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

After heartbreak, can Mikaela find the courage to race towards skiing history once more?

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Genres

Non-fiction Biography Sport

What is Mikaela Shiffrin about?

Mikaela Shiffrin began skiing as a toddler beneath the snowy mountains of Colorado. With determination, expert training and support from her family, she became a champion slalom skier, winning Olympic gold medals and breaking world records. After the heartbreaking loss of her father, Mikaela found the courage to carry on and continued achieving remarkable success, including her 100th World Cup victory. This inspiring biography celebrates her resilience, hard work and love of skiing.

About the author

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is a talented author from Spain who loves to tell inspiring true stories. She is best known for creating the 'Little People, BIG DREAMS' series, which shares the amazing lives of famous people from around the world. Maria hopes her books encourage children to dream big and believe in themselves.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2026

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