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  • Published: 2 November 2021
  • ISBN: 9780593125717
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $39.99

The Fastest Girl on Earth!

Meet Kitty O'Neil, Daredevil Driver!




Gear up for this high-powered picture book biography about Kitty O'Neil, the stuntwoman and racecar driver who broke the women's land speed record!

Kitty O'Neil was a force to be reckoned with. She became deaf as a child, and grew up loving sports and action. Kitty jumped, ran, raced, and swam, all while learning to read lips and communicating through sign language. Eventually, Kitty took a job as a stuntwoman, doing the most dangerous job on set and even filming stunts for films like Wonder Woman!

Still, Kitty wanted more thrills. She became a racecar driver and sought to do what no woman had done before. She chose the aptly named Motivator and trained like a true champion. In 1976, Kitty and the Motivator broke the land speed record, racing at over 600 miles per hour! Kitty was a hero to fans everywhere, and proved that she was truly unstoppable.

  • Published: 2 November 2021
  • ISBN: 9780593125717
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $39.99

About the author

Dean Robbins

Dean Robbins is a journalist and children's book author. His previous books include, The Fastest Girl on Earth!Two Friends; Susan B. Anthony and Frederick DouglassMiss Paul and the President, and Margaret and the Moon. He lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with his family.

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Praise for The Fastest Girl on Earth!

Praise for Margaret and the Moon:
"A superb introduction to the life of one girl whose dreams were out-of-this-world."--Kirkus Reviews starred review

"As the contributions of women in STEM fields gain increased attention and appreciation, Robbins and Knisley deliver an inspiring tribute to a true innovator."--Publishers Weekly starred review