A Sporting Chance: How Ludwig Guttmann Created the Paralympic Games

Telling the inspiring human story behind the creation of the Paralympics, this young readers biography artfully combines archival photos, full-color illustrations, and a riveting narrative to honor the life of Ludwig Guttmann, whose work profoundly changed so many lives.

Dedicating his life to helping patients labeled "incurables," Ludwig Guttmann fought for the rights of paraplegics to live a full life. The young doctor believed--and eventually proved--that physical movement is key to healing, a discovery that led him to create the first Paralympic Games.

Told with moving text and lively illustrations, and featuring the life stories of athletes from the Paralympic Games Ludwig helped create, this story of the man who saved lives through sports will inspire readers of all backgrounds.

Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 04/07/2020
Pages: 128
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 10.10h x 7.40w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781328580795
Age: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.6
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 508615 / Sporting Chance: How Ludwig Guttmann Created the Paralympic Games


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 01/27/2020
School Library Journal 03/01/2020 pg. 120
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2020 pg. 106
Booklist 02/15/2020 pg. 76
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2020
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2020 pg. 148
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2020 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style

About the Author
Lori Alexander is the author of several board books and picture books. She made her chapter book biography debut with ALL IN A DROP. She resides in Tucson, Arizona with her family. Visit her at www.lorialexanderbooks.com, on Twitter @LoriJAlexander and on Instagram @lorijalex

Allan Drummond is the illustrator of many children's books, including The Journey that Saved Curious George. He studied illustration at the Royal College of Art in London and has lived and worked in France and the USA. Visit him at www.allandrummond.com.