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Sword of a Champion: The Story of Sharon Monplaisir (Anything You Can Do)
Sword of a Champion The Story of Sharon Monplaisir - Anything You Can Do Author:Doreen Greenberg, Michael Greenberg, Sharon Monplaisir, Phil Velikan A compelling adventure of a very poor, gawky girl who chooses an after school activity that leads her to the Olympics. Sharon grew up in the South Bronx and learned the sport of fencing in high school to avoid the terror of her neighborhood street life. The book describes her transformation from a young, lonely girl into a powerful champion... more » through hard training and determination. As a fencing champion, Sharon combines the reflexes of a boxer, the legs of a high-jumper and the concentration of a chess player. Destined to be great, her natural talent and hard work led her to National and World championships and three Olympic teams.« less