My Bright Shining Star

My Bright Shining Star is the powerful story of a young girl growing up in care and searching for her forever family, based on the childhood of author and Olympic-medal-winnerFatima Whitbread.

About the author

FATIMA WHITBREAD MBEis a world javelin champion, world record holder and twice Olympic medallist. After Fatima's inspirational career as an athlete, the former BBC Sports Personality of the Year winner headed the Chafford Hundred Elite Runners Club. Fatima has served as a school governor, is a qualified javelin coach, and spent many hours reporting at the Olympics. Fatima has appeared on many popular TV shows including I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, Come Dine with Me, A Question of Sport, Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, and many more. Fatima works very closely with the charity 'Action for Children' to fundraise and raise awareness.Rhian Wright lives with her husband, two children and a very miserable cat called Margaret in Cardiff. Inspired by the outside world, she creates fun, expressive images of diverse characters, focusing on connection and emotion. As a reluctant reader, illustrations were how Rhian accessed stories. She hopes her illustrations help children develop a lifelong love of stories and make sense of things they may not understand, but most importantly have fun!

Summary

My Bright Shining Star is the powerful story of a young girl growing up in care and searching for her forever family, based on the childhood of author and Olympic-medal-winnerFatima Whitbread.

Product details

• Authors: Fatima Whitbread, Whitbread Fatima, Fatima Whitebread
• Assisted by: Rhian Wright (Illustration)
• Publisher: Frances Lincoln
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.10.2024
• EAN: 9780711296237
• ISBN: 978-0-7112-9623-7
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Orphans & Foster Homes, JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Adoption, Picture books: character books, Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Interest age: from c 5 years, Children’s / Teenage emotions: Courage, bravery, hope