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Description
Traces the tennis career of the young American player who made her professional debut at age 13.
Quick Summary
Any middle grader who loves tennis or sports stories will find this quick biography of Jennifer Capriati really interesting. What makes her story stand out is that she became a professional tennis player when she was only 13 years old, and the book does a good job showing both the exciting parts of her early career and the challenges that came with being so young in the pro world. It's a short read at around 7,000 words, which makes it perfect for kids who might be intimidated by longer biographies. Parents can feel good about the focus on hard work and perseverance. If this hooks you on sports biographies, you might also enjoy similar books about other young athletes.