Defender of Faith, Revised Edition - The Mike Fisher Story

The revised edition of Defender of Faith describes the extraordinary true story of professional hockey player, Mike Fisher, who grew up to became one of the NHL's greatest stars.

About the author

Kim Washburn has been writing for children for more than ten years. While working at Focus on the Family, two of her original stories were recognized by the Evangelical Press Association, including first place in the fiction category. Her nonfiction books for young readers have reached a wide audience—including Breaking Through by Grace: The Bono Story and Defender of Faith: The Mike Fisher Story.

Summary

The revised edition of Defender of Faith describes the extraordinary true story of professional hockey player, Mike Fisher, who grew up to became one of the NHL's greatest stars, now married to country singer Carrie Underwood. He has been has been nominated for the Selke Trophy as the best defensive forward in the league, he’s competed in the Stanley Cup finals, and he’s been a former alternate captain for the Ottawa Senators. Today he plays professionally for the Nashville Predators and is an active humanitarian, using his fame to benefit others and putting his faith in Christ first--both on and off the ice.

Product details

• Authors: Kim Washburn
• Publisher: Harper Collins (US)
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.08.2014
• EAN: 9780310738343
• ISBN: 978-0-310-73834-3
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 134 mm x 203 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 145 g
• Series: ZonderKidz Biography; ZonderKidz Biography
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > General, reference works; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Sports & Recreation / Hockey, EDUCATION / Home Schooling, TOPICAL / Christian Interest, TOPICAL / Heroes, Real-Life, TOPICAL / Boy's Interest