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Jubilee: The First Therapy Horse and an Olympic Dream,Used
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A Junior Library Guild selection!"Lis Hartel became paralyzed after contracting polio in 1944. Her dreams of riding horses and competing in the sport of dressage were shattered. After months in the hospital, doctors told her she'd never ride again. Lis tried anyway. How do you stay on ahorse without using your legs? How do you give the subtle cues needed in dressage with limited mobility? With hard workand an unlikely horse named Jubilee. After years of training together and creating a new way of communicating, Lis and Jubilee dancedinto the competition ring, and eventually all the way to the Olympics. Lis Hartel was the first woman with a disability ever to win an Olympic medal, and the first woman to stand equally beside men on the Olympic winners' podium in any sport."
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- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: This book is suitable for children and young readers, typically ages 8 to 12, as it is a Junior Library Guild selection.
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Jubilee: The First Therapy Horse and an Olympic Dream'? A: The main theme revolves around perseverance and overcoming adversity, highlighting Lis Hartel's journey as a rider with a disability who achieved her Olympic dream with the help of her therapy horse, Jubilee.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 32 pages.
- Q: Is this book available in different formats? A: Currently, this book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Jubilee: The First Therapy Horse and an Olympic Dream' is KT Johnston.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on February 1, 2022.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: The book features illustrations, which complement the storytelling and engage young readers.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Is this book based on a true story? A: Yes, the book is based on the true story of Lis Hartel, the first woman with a disability to win an Olympic medal.
- Q: Can this book be used for educational purposes? A: Yes, this book can be used for educational purposes, particularly in discussions about disabilities, perseverance, and the history of equestrian sports.