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Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board

Bethany Hamilton, Sheryl Berk, Rick Bundschuh

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Rating: 4.5/5 Stars
Rank: 5047
Gr. 6-9. Readers may not recall the name Bethany Hamilton, but after a glance at the cover photo, they'll recognize her as the girl who lost her arm to a shark while surfing.

Hamilton tells her own story, though in many places the narrative sounds more like it's from an adult's perspective--perhaps from an adult coauthor.

It begins with the moment a giant white shark chomps off her arm. She then goes back to discuss the events leading up to the attack and to describe what her life was like before the tragedy--home-schooling in a strong Christian household and lots of competitive surfing.

Hamilton's account is suffused with her feelings for God and His impact in her life. Perhaps because of this relationship, she never seems depressed about her situation; in fact, she is surfing again.

The inset of color photos offers further insight into Hamilton's life. Although this may quickly date, it has automatic appeal for a wide range of readers. Ilene Cooper
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Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board
Bethany Hamilton, Sheryl Berk, Rick Bundschuh
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Gr. 6-9. Readers may not recall the name Bethany Hamilton, but after a glance at the cover photo, they'll recognize her as the girl who lost her arm to a shark while surfing. Hamilton tells her own story, though... read full editorial
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The amazing story of the thirteen-year-old surfer girl who lost her arm in a shark attack but never lost her faith -- and of her triumphant return to competitive surfing. They say Bethany Hamilton has saltwater in... read full editorial
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" The amazing story of the thirteen-year-old surfer girl who lost her arm in a shark attack but never lost her faith -- and of her triumphant return to competitive surfing. They say Bethany Hamilton has saltwater... read full editorial



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Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board
Bethany Hamilton, Sheryl Berk, Rick Bundschuh
 Don't Be Fooled
(Kalaheo, Kauai, HI) October 30, 2004 - 4.0/5 stars
I was browsing Borders on Kauai recently and overheard a couple of young teens ask about 'the Bethany Hamilton book.' I turned and followed as they were led to where "Soul Surfer" was located. After reading the flap,... read full review
 Will be interesting to teens
(Katy, TX) May 23, 2005 - 3.0/5 stars
Fourteen year old Bethany Hamilton became a celebrity overnight when a shark bit off her left arm while she was surfing one October morning in 2003. Written in a simple narrative style, Bethany describes her love for... read full review
 way too idealistic
(Naperville, IL United States) November 10, 2004 - 2.0/5 stars
This is an all right book. Pretty quick read because of the font. But I didn't feel all that inspired after reading this like many other people. I think I was way too annoyed by some of the stuff in the book... read full review



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