Swimming with Faith: The Missy Franklin Story (Zonderkidz Biography)

In Swimming with Faith: The Missy Franklin Story, author Natalie Davis Miller delivers an inspiring, action-packed biography of five-time Olympic gold medalist and world-record-holding swimmer Missy Franklin. Capturing global headlines at the 2012 London Olympics at just seventeen years old with her signature 100-watt smile and dazzling speed, Missy proved that world-class athletic excellence can go hand-in-hand with infectious joy, humility, and radiant Christian faith. Miller takes young readers through the grueling 5:00 AM swim practices, the physical exhaustion of elite competition, the temptations of teenage celebrity, and the steadfast family values that grounded Missy through intense international scrutiny. Featuring behind-the-scenes photographs, personal anecdotes, and faith-building takeaways, this engaging biography encourages kids and tweens ages 8 to 12 to pursue their God-given dreams with tenacity, keep a cheerful heart in the face of pressure, and let their faith shine brightly in everything they do.