Brave Beachley tells the tale of Australian Layne Beachley and how she chased her dream to become a world champion surfer.

"Because tough times are sure to happen. They are part and parcel of life's plan.
But don't let those tough times stop you, pick yourself up and say: "I CAN!"

SisuGirls is a global movement encouraging girls to step into themselves through sport and adventure. Sisu is a Finnish term for determination, bravery and resilience. We want all girls to have the self-belief and conviction to try new things, the tenacity to endure, and the bravery to push boundaries. We want girls to discover the outdoors, adventure and sports. Not always to compete, but to be involved, be active and most importantly to learn about themselves and others. We want girls to develop strong foundations of confidence, so they have the self-belief to follow their dreams, with sisu.

About SisuGirls:
SisuGirls is a global movement inspiring and encouraging girls to be brave, confident and strong. Sisu is a Finnish term for determination, bravery and resilience. We want all girls to have the self-belief and conviction to try new things, the tenacity to endure and the bravery to push boundaries.

Brave Beachley is the second book in our collection of stories about courageous females.

Key Features:

• Features the real-life story of a strong female athlete to inspire girls to push boundaries
• Seeks to motivate children to have self-belief and to follow their dreams

By: Chloe Chick
Illustrated by: Natalie Kwee 
Readership: Teachers, parents, and children aged 5–8 years 
Main Subject Classification: Children's Books
Published Nov 2015