Brett Helquist paints the rivals in their own thematic colors. Chris or Chrissie almost seems to be the golden girl on such a streak with golden hair that she seems to glow. Martina painted with a fierce face and a blue background hides no emotion. Phil Bildner lets the story of their rivalry unfold. Friends off court, spending time together before and after vicious matches seems contrary to what we might understand but Martina’s later training style matches what we know to not be nice to our opponents if you want to win. I am personally glad for the message that they did become friends again later in life. In the timeline, it is noted that they played doubles tennis and excelled. I wish that had been incorporated into the story in a more concrete way. The inclusion of both the timeline and sources is helpful to the reader.
Title: Martina and Chrissie: The Greatest Rivalry in the History of Sports
Author: Phil Bildner
Illustrator: Brett Helquist
Published 2017 by Candlewick Press
ISBN: 978-0-7636-7308-6
This book was borrowed from the public library for review purposes.
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