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"For Sera Wheeler, the Olympics is the reason for everything. It's why she trains thirty hours a week, starves herself to under 100 pounds, and pops Advil like Tic Tacs. It's why, when Sera's best friend reports the gymnastics doctor to the authority whoselects the Olympic Team, Sera denies what she knows about his treatments, thus preserving favor. Their friendship shatters. But Sera protected her dream--didn't she? Soon she isn't training for the...
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2012
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English
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"The Olympic gymnast recounts the hardships that dominated her early career, describing her relationships with her parents and coaches, her humiliating public scorn by her father, and the family secret that opened an unexpected chapter in her life"--Provided by publisher.
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Zondervan
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 10
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English
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Publisher Anntoation: Simone Biles? entrance into the world of gymnastics may have started on a daycare field trip in her hometown of Spring, Texas, but her God-given talent, passion, and perseverance have made her one of the top gymnasts in the world, as well as a four-time winner of Olympic gold in Rio de Janeiro. But there is more to Simone than the nineteen medals?fourteen of them gold?and the Olympic successes. Through years of hard work and...
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Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
The young Olympic gold-winning gymnast describes her life and career, covering her loving family, her rigorous training, her intense sacrifices, and her amazing triumphs.
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Publisher
Zonderkidz
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
In the 2012 London Olympics, US gymnast Gabrielle Douglas stole hearts and flew high as the All-Around Gold Medal winner, as well as acting as a critical member of the US gold-medal-winning women gymnastics team. In this personal autobiography, Gabrielle tells her story of faith, perseverance, and determination, demonstrating you can reach your dreams if you let yourself soar.
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