When their boat broke down in the Aegean Sea, Yusra Mardini and her sister jumped into the water and swam for hours — pushing the vessel to shore and saving the lives of everyone on board.
Fleeing war-torn Damascus, Yusra's journey from Syrian refugee to Olympic swimmer is one of the most extraordinary stories of our time. In 2016, she competed at the Rio Olympics as part of the Refugee Olympic Team — a symbol of hope for millions around the world.
Butterfly is a powerful testament to courage, resilience, and the belief that hope can carry us through the darkest waters. Inspiring and beautifully told — perfect for readers of I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai and The Girl Who Smiled Beads by Clemantine Wamariya.
Rated 4.2/5 on Goodreads from 4,000+ ratings — "Inspiring and beautifully written — Yusra's courage is unforgettable."
A trade paperback (2018, Pan Macmillan) in Very Good condition.
