Reading Level: Grade 2 Interest Level: Grades 3 – 7
Since his 2009 WWE debut, the Celtic Warrior has lit up his opponents with his signature Brogue Kick. His fiery red hair matches his intensity in the ring, making Sheamus a distinct fan favorite. Find out how opposing wrestlers pale in comparison to Sheamus in this book for young learners.
'Need an ‘epic’ book to get your reluctant boys to read? This might just be the book you’re looking for a young boy who is interested in WWE wrestling. Sheamus is highly visual with action shot photos reminiscent of baseball cards and is light on the text. Five short sections: ‘Debut’, ‘Who is Sheamus?’, ‘Life Before WWE’, ‘A WWE Superstar’, and ‘Winning Moves’. Sheamus grew in Ireland within a family of wrestling fans.“As a kid, he dreamed of being a famous wrestler.” ( p. 11) He played rugby and Gaelic football. Sheamus wrestled in a league in the British Isles. Now is a professional wrestle with the WWE he has won the “King of the Ring” in 2010 and the “Royal Rumble” in 2012 ( young boys will know what these letters stand for, even if it is not revealed with the book’s text). Includes: glossary, www.factsurfer.com, and index.', South Sound Book Review Council, Washington
