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"Southern California, 1960s: endless sunny days surfing in Malibu, followed by glittering neon nights at Whisky A-Go-Go. In an era when women are expected to be housewives, Carol Donelly is breaking the mold as a legendary female surfer struggling to compete in a male-dominated sport--and her daughters, Mindy and Ginger, bear the weight of her unconventional lifestyle. The Donnelly sisters grow up enduring their mother's absence--physically, when...
6) The shallows
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
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Nancy is surfing on a secluded beach, and finds herself on the feeding ground of a great white shark. Though she is stranded only 200 yards from shore, survival proves to be the ultimate test of wills, requiring all of Nancy's ingenuity, resourcefulness, and fortitude.
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Publisher
MBI Pub
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Surfing, Jack London remarked, is "a royal sport for the natural kings of earth." The greatest of those natural kings grant readers an audience in this glorious celebration of the world's best surfers. Part exquisite picture book and travelogue to the top of the world, part biography and reference guidebook, Legends of Surfing profiles one hundred great surfers, men and women, from throughout the world. In life stories, and in exclusive interviews--which...
Publisher
Shout! Factory
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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"When teenage Medina moves with her family to the picture-perfect paradise of Palos Verdes, California, they seem headed for a happy new chapter in their lives. But old troubles soon catch up to them, as her parents' marriage disintegrates, her mother spirals into an emotional freefall, and her twin brother turns to drugs. Caught in the middle of it all, Medina must rely on her inner strength to become the stabilizing force in her family, while finding...
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Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Have you ever seen a big wave? One that's 20, 30, 40, even 50 feet tall? Here's a better question: would you ever surf a big wave? Sarah Gerhardt did--and this is her story. Full of thrills and scientific facts, Sarah and the Big Wave is about the first woman to surf Mavericks, a break known as 'Mount Everest meets Niagara Falls'"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Barbie stars as Merliah, a surfing champion from Malibu. One minute she's a normal teenager and the next she learns a shocking family secret: she's a mermaid. Merliah and her dolphin friend Zuma set off on an undersea adventure to rescue her mother, the queen of Oceana. With help from her new mermaid friends, Merliah saves the ocean kingdom. In the end, she discovers what makes you different can also be your greatest strength.
Author
Publisher
Pegasus Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Women on Waves is filled with phenomenal athletic performance, breakthrough female achievements, and plenty of inspiration and fun to see us through until the time when we can all hit the surf once more! Spanning a millennium from Hawaii to Malibu, New York to Australia, South Africa to the South Pacific and beyond, Jim Kempton presents a fascinating new narrative that will captivate anyone who loves sports and the outdoors"--
14) Blue crush
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English
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Set amid the stunning island paradise of Hawaii's fabled North Shore, surfer Anne Marie takes on the ultimate challenge to make her pipe dream into a reality. With the support of her two friends, Anne Marie discovers she must overcome her fears before she can conquer the waves. Hailed as an exhilarating "fun ride" by People Magazine, Blue Crush is an adrenaline-powered story of heartfelt friendship and non-stop action that The Washington Post raves...
16) It ain't pretty
Publisher
Passion River
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
A documentary about the challenges and triumphs of female big wave surfers fighting sexism in the water, in competition, in the media, and in the surf industry with the support of a closely knit community of like-minded women.
17) Surf like a girl
Author
Publisher
Prestel
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Whether they're threading a barrel or shredding a swell, these amazing women are making enormous waves in the world of surfing. If you thought surfing was a male-dominated sport, think again. The thirty women surfers profiled in this thrilling collection can rip a wave with the best of them. Hailing from all over the world, each surfer is featured in spectacular photography and with their own inspirational words. There's American professional surfer...
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Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Explore fascinating facts about Australian surfer Stephanie Gilmore! This seven-time world champion surfed her way to her first title when she was just 17 years old, and she shows no signs of stopping yet! Let's get to know Stephanie Gilmore!
SPORTS BIOGRAPHY FOR MIDDLE GRADES: This photo-filled biography highlights the courage, dedication, and passion that drove Gilmore to excel in her career. Discover the accomplishments that make her one of the...
19) Ride your wave
Publisher
Shout Factory
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Hinako is a surf-loving college student who has just moved to a small seaside town. When a fire breaks out at her apartment building, she is rescued by Minato, a handsome firefighter, and the two soon fall in love. Just as they become inseparable, Minato loses his life in an accident at sea.
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