IT is a scary story what if i got bitten by a shark on my arm while i was surfing
Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board
By Bethany Hamilton, Rick Bundschuh
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 6 - 8 | Grades 10 - 9 | n/a | 6 | 30303 |
The amazing story of the thirteen-year-old surfer girl who lost her arm in a shark attack but never lost her faith -- and of her triumphant return to competitive surfing.
They say Bethany Hamilton has saltwater in her veins. How else could one explain the tremendous passion that drives her to surf? How else could one explain that nothing -- not even the loss of her arm in a horrific shark attack -- could come between her and the waves?
That Halloween morning in Kauai, Hawaii -- a glorious part of the world, where it's hard to deny the divine -- Bethany responded to the shark's stealth attack with the calm of a girl with God on her side. Pushing pain and panic aside, she immediately began to paddle with one arm, focusing on a single thought: "Get to the beach...." Rushed to the hospital, where her father, Tom Hamilton, was about to undergo knee surgery, Bethany found herself taking his spot in the O.R. It's the kind of coincidence that isn't mere coincidence to the Hamilton family, a clan whose motto could easily be "the family that surfs and prays together stays together." To them it was a sign someone had a greater plan than the one they'd been working on themselves -- which had been to scrape together whatever resources they could to help Bethany rise to the top of her sport. When the first thing Bethany wanted to know after surgery was "When can I surf again?" it became clear that her unfaltering spirit and determination were part of a greater story -- a tale of courage and faith that this modest and soft-spoken girl would come to share with the world.
Soul Surfer is a moving account of Bethany's life as a young surfer, her recovery in the wake of the shark attack, the adjustments she's made to her unique surfing style, her unprecedented bid for a top showing in the World Surfing Championships, and, most fundamentally, her belief in God. It is a story of girl power and spiritual grit that shows that the body is no more essential to surfing -- perhaps even less so -- than the soul.
Publisher: MTV Books
Published on 3/1/2011
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 304
Book Reviews (71)
i love this book. bethany hamilton is so brave, it seems like what she did was easy. i like how she never game up what she really loved-surfing. In the movie they make it pretty tame but i bet it hurt a lot. Go on this link to rewiew the movie if you've seen it: http://dogomovies.com/771037147/soul-surfer, and to review other movies in the URL box type www.dogomovies.com The book was so good i couldn't put it down. I agree with tomboy4 eve that she was born to surf. Maybe I should change my name to that.
Bethany Hamilton is a role model to me. She kept on surfing even when she had no arm to paddel with.She is one of the most greatest surviver i have ever known (also lauren scruggs lost her eye and hand in a airpland accident) Anyway she did everything herself dint want any help gust wanted to do it herself. I cant believe she won 5 and 3 place i think in 2 contests. Amazing yes/no? I can tell you she was born to surf no matter what happens. She believed in God and God was on her side ever step of the way. She's not even affraid of sharks! The only thing she is affraid of is to never surf again, or even get back in the water. She makes me want to surf if you ask me. But anyway she never gave up if she fell she would get right up and have God on he side to pave the way. You all should never give up on your dreams. Good things will always come. Gust be yourself. Do what you do. God will always be there for you. you fall right on your face get back up and try again. Remember follow your dreams,believe in God, and good things will always happen to ypu even when stuff seems impossible. This is the most insoiring story and so is we bought a zoo and dolphine tale and all three of these storyes have been read about, seen, and heard about i guess all of these storyes have been heard about all over the world. Fight trough your problems and follow your dreams. Now i am going surfing. If i ever move to Hawii or Calafornia. See ya everyone Bye. P.S. follow me tomboy4eve again my name is tomboy4eve Bye
She really inspires me and i cant wait to meet her! you know if i ever get the chance.. :/ P.S. Follow me! ~Schoolgirl101
I love this so much the movie is really good i would rather see anna sofia robb then bethany that's kinda mean but shes a really good acta
i loved this book and i ready saw the movie but the part that i dont like is when the big shark ate his arm so sad:(
I hated that big shark it ate her arm of. She almost died . And I almost cried it was such a tragety.
i love this book i have saw the movie to it is a very good movie i love the part were they have a surf competion
luved this book.i love how the movie includes how big her faith is. she is a role model to me because i too have to struggle every day. i will always look up to her for insperation to never quit and keep trying to achieve my goals
This AlSO appealing to ME, because this is a christian book. The story of how she survived those hard times and it has both happy AND sad parts. Meeting goals, facing fears, and the most important lesson I learned- Never giving up! I cried so hard reading this book... its so awesome!