Title
Kicking Up Dirt: A True Story of Determination, Deafness, and Daring,Used
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With her fuchsiastreaked hair and indomitable spirit, 18yearold Ashley Fiolek is already the top girl in a macho man's sport: motocross, a form of offroad motorcycle racing that is one of the most popular extreme sports in America. 2008 marked Fiolek's first year as a pro, and her success was unprecedented: She won the Motocross Rider of the Year award, Motocross Youth Rider of the Year award, and beat an older and more experienced field to take the Women's Motocross Association Championship. Her biggest goal is to be just as fast or faster than the boys. And at only 1.5 seconds over the qualifying time for men's pro races, she's not too far from realizing that goal. Though Fiolek may look like the girl next door, she's much more than her 5'2' frame suggests. Fiolek was born profoundly deaf, a handicap that makes everyday life difficult and competition on the track downright dangerous. Fiolek was shy and introverted as a young child, but at seven she began racing, learning to shift gears by feeling the vibrations of her bike. And as her successes grew through hard work and no small number of broken bones, so too did her confidence. Today, she's not only at the top of her sport, but a smiling, outgoing, everyday teenager, texting with her friends constantly and talking about boys. It's this everygirlness, combined with her triumph over adversity that has drawn the attention of scores in the mainstream media and endorsement deals: She's the first motocross athlete (male or female) to be sponsored by TMobile, the first woman to be part of the Honda/Red Bull factory racing team, and the first woman to grace the cover of a major motocross magazine. Reminiscent of Bethany Hamilton's New York Times bestselling SOUL SURFER, ROCKET GIRL is a remarkable, inspiring tale, tracing a young woman's courage and determination in the face of truly challenging circumstances.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Kicking Up Dirt'? A: The main theme of 'Kicking Up Dirt' revolves around determination, overcoming adversity, and the journey of a young woman, Ashley Fiolek, who strives to excel in the male-dominated sport of motocross despite being profoundly deaf.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Kicking Up Dirt'? A: The author of 'Kicking Up Dirt' is Zondervan.
- Q: What is the age of the protagonist in the book? A: The protagonist, Ashley Fiolek, is 18 years old.
- Q: When was 'Kicking Up Dirt' published? A: The book was published on April 12, 2010.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Kicking Up Dirt'? A: There are 208 pages in 'Kicking Up Dirt'.
- Q: What awards did Ashley Fiolek win in her first year as a pro? A: In her first year as a pro, Ashley Fiolek won the Motocross Rider of the Year award, the Motocross Youth Rider of the Year award, and the Women's Motocross Association Championship.
- Q: What challenges did Ashley face as a deaf motocross racer? A: Ashley faced significant challenges such as difficulty in everyday life and the danger of competition on the track due to her profound deafness.
- Q: Is 'Kicking Up Dirt' suitable for young adult readers? A: Yes, 'Kicking Up Dirt' is suitable for young adult readers, as it tells an inspiring story of a teenager's journey in a challenging sport.
- Q: What makes Ashley Fiolek's story unique? A: Ashley Fiolek's story is unique because she is not only a top athlete in motocross, a sport traditionally dominated by men, but she also triumphs over her deafness, which adds to her inspiring narrative.