Wonderful Welsh Sporting Heroes

Disgrifiad Cymraeg / Welsh Description

Casgliad o fywgraffiadau byrion o arwyr chwaraeon (gwrywaidd a benywaidd) ar draws campau gwahanol. Ar gyfer darllenwyr 9-11 oed.

Disgrifiad Saesneg / English Description

A collection of short biographies of Wales' most interesting sporting heroes (male and female), across many different sports. For children aged 9-11.

Dosbarthu

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Dispatch

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Cynnwys / Table of Contents

Introduction 6 Gareth Bale 7 Lauren Price 10 Geraint Thomas 13 Chris Hallam 16 Irene Steer 19 Alun Wyn Jones 22 Cath Pendleton 25 Liza Burgess 28 Jimmy Wilde 31 John Charles 34 Colin Jackson 37 Non Evans 40 Wilf Wooller 43 Tanni Grey-Thompson 46 Steve Robinson 49 Jade Jones 52 Arthur Gould 55 Nicole Cooke 58 Billy Boston 61 Jess Fishlock 64 Activities 67 Acknowledgements 71

Bywgraffiad yr Awdur / Author Biography

James Stafford is founder of cult rugby website The East Terrace and has written on sport for a wide range of national and regional newspapers, websites and magazines. In 2017, his collection of short webcomics, 'The Sorrowful Putto of Prague', was published to critical acclaim in the Czech Republic and praised by Hollywood legend Samuel L Jackson. He is also the author of children's bestseller 'How Wales Beat the Mighty All Blacks', 'An Illustrated History of Welsh Rugby' and 'An Illustrated History of English Rugby'. Born in Cardiff and raised in Barry, James now lives in Prague.

Adolygiad y Cyhoeddwr / Publisher Review

Wales might be a small country, but it’s bursting with big sporting heroes. These incredible stories of 20 of the nation’s most exciting athletes will thrill and amaze young readers. Featuring Olympians, Paralympians, team stars and solo heroes from both the past and present, this book will educate, entertain and inspire kids. Fun to read with colourful illustrations, it’s packed with facts and trivia about Welsh people who’ve beaten the odds to succeed on a global stage. Each chapter is specially formatted to engage even those who don’t always enjoy reading. INCLUDES: Gareth Bale, Jess Fishlock, Alun Wyn Jones, Jade Jones, Colin Jackson, Tanni Grey-Thompson, Lauren Price, Geraint Thomas, John Charles and many more! Ages c.7-11.