Aim High

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This book introduces us to sporting legends from as far back as the 1780s up to today's leading Irish athletes, highlighting those who have become legends in this country and those whose impact has been global. The breadth of sports covered is vast, from popular sports such as GAA, soccer and rugby, to less widely practised sports such as road bowling and surfing. A must for all future Irish sports stars * Children's Books Ireland * The stellar line-up featured in illustrated mini-biographies is likely to inspire sports starts of the future * Evening Echo * The writing was amazing, but the illustrations were unbelievable!!! Everyone looked so real! My favourite stories were Cora Staunton and Katie Taylor because I thought they were written the best. I also loved the teams at the end and the multi-sport page ... an amazing book. I would recommend it for 8-16 year olds but it is a book that anyone can read. Overall, I thought this book was fantastic and I would rate it nine and a half out of ten. By Lucy. aged 10, 5th Class, Divine Word NS, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 * Seomra Ranga * A valuable collection-cum-tribute to our outstanding sportspeople over the last hundred years * Irish Examiner * Sportspeople from the Rebel County are also to the fore among the subjects of Aim High ... stellar line-up featured in illustrated mini-biographies is sure to inspire sports stars of the future and includes Skibbereen rowers the O'Donovan brothers, and Cobh's Sonia O'Sullivan * The Holly Bough * Fantastic children's book ... an ideal Christmas present ... the illustration is ... top quality * MidWest Radio's Sports Show * A must for young Irish sports fans * Ireland's Own * The thread of possibilities runs through ... unapologetically making the case for what can be done by anyone who puts their mind to it * Irish Times * Shining a welcoming light on some inspiring Irish sports figures if not necessarily household names * Irish Examiner * Will inspire and ignite a sense of possibility in young, ambitious trailblazers ... an ideal book to add to your class library. This book is not solely for children. My mother, who is in her late seventies, was gripped ... I would highly recommend this book as a gift for a child or an adult who has an interest in sport * Eimear Mahoney, InTouch Magazine * a wonderful read for sports enthusiasts ... amazing ... takes a look at big names in Irish sports and also less well- known trailblazers. There is an excellent balance of male and female role-models meaning this book will appeal to all. I really appreciate how there is a diverse range of sports included such as hockey, G.A.A., soccer, boxing, golf, racing, athletics and many more. This non-fiction read is a fantastic read for primary school aged sports enthusiasts. My 2nd class advanced readers love this so it is suitable for 8 years old + ... comes highly recommended for the classroom -- BrilliantBooksfortheClassroom