The Go-for-Gold Gymnasts: Balancing Act
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (506 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1423136322 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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Thanks Amazon Customer Fast shipping, My daughter was excited to complete her collection. Easygoing said gymnastics story. Daughter loves all the gymnastics stories in this series. Has the set and reads the books over and over. Loves them.. Joy Felton said Very heart-warming. Balancing act is a story about not just only a little gymnast, but sends a message to everyone. It is not directly to gymnastics, but to everyone who works hard to exceed a dream. Never give up on something you love.
. About the AuthorDominique Moceanu(dominique-moceanu) is the author of theNew York Timesbest-sellingDominique Moceanu: An American Champion. She also co-wrote an updated version ofThe Secret Language of Birthdaysfor teens, and has contributed stories toGirls' Life. As a member of the women's gymnastics team, she won a gold medal at the 1996 Olympic Games. She lives with her husband and son in Riverview, Florida.Together, they are the authors ofThe Go-for-Gold Gymnastsseries:Winning TeamandBalancing ActplusReaching High
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She lives in Cleveland, Ohio, with her husband and two children.Alicia Thompson(alicia-thompson) is the author of the young adult novelPsych Major Syndrome. . As a member of the women's gymnastics team, she won a gold medal at the 1996 Olympic Games. Dominique Moceanu(dominique-moceanu) i