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HELEN AND STAN VINE CANADIAN JEWISH BOOK AWARDS
FRANCES AND SAMUEL STEIN MEMORIAL AWARD IN CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
BOBBIE ROSENFELD: THE OLYMPIAN WHO COULD DO EVERYTHING
ANNE DUBLIN
TORONTO: SECOND STORY PRESS,
2004. 148 P.
ISBN 1896764827
AGES 9 TO 12 |
Bobbie Rosenfeld: The Olympian Who Could Do Everything
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This book is more than just a biography of Fanny "Bobbie" Rosenfeld; it is an account of the cultural conventions and historical events of the time in which she lived. The book is filled with photographs and newspaper clippings. Bobbie was considered an all-around athlete; no matter what sport she played, she excelled in it. As well as being a top athlete, Bobbie is remembered for her sportsmanship, good humour and advocacy for women athletes.
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