This is the story of Tokyo Olympics gold-medal-winner, Tom Daley, and his journey to greatness.
Tom Daley is British diver specialising in the 10-metre platform event and has been competing internationally since he was twelve years old. Born and raised in Plymouth, Tom was spotted by a coach during one of his diving lessons and since then has been a force to be reckoned with in the sport. This is the story of how a young boy went from lessons at his local pool to a star on the international stage, winning two gold medals in the 2010 Commonwealth Games as well as bronze in the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. Melanie Hamm is a writer and editor of fiction, non-fiction and picture books for children. Originally from Ipswich, she now lives in south London, where she loves to spend time in her local park, dreaming of having a dog to throw sticks to. She is passionate about art, theatre and environmental issues, as well as children's literacy. This is the story of one of the best divers in the world and his journey to greatness. Ties in with Tokyo Olympics 2021 Tom Daley is one of the most successful British divers of all time. An inspiring story to grip the imaginations of reluctant readers. Cover finishes: matt lam & spot UV
