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Winner takes gold

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Pearl is a young gymnast hoping to be selected for the World Cup in Paris. With best friend Ryan, and champion Jada-Rae, she’s facing her fears. But when sporting success is on the line, how far will they go to win? Is friendship for losers?

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SKU: 9781915026309 Category: Children’s education Tags: Athletics & gymnastics (Children’s / Teenage), General fiction (Children’s / Teenage), Gymnastics, Personal & social issues: bullying, violence & abuse (Children’s / Teenage), Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self-esteem (Children’s / Teenage)
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It’s not how good you are, but how bad you want it …

Pearl is a young gymnast hoping to be selected for the World Cup in Paris – tumbling her way to medals in memory of her mum. 

Her best friend Ryan is also invited to train with the Elites which include champion Jada-Rae. 

All face fear, falls and injury – but then there’s the cheating, bullying and sabotage …

If this is the way to win, is friendship for losers?

  • An all-action sporting drama set in the world of gymnastics, from the author of Sister to a Star
  • Packed full of friendships, drama and action; perfect for tweens aged 10-13 years
  • Author Eloise Smith is an ex-Olympic fencer and three-time Commonwealth gold medal winner!

Praise for SISTER TO A STAR:

‘This fun story has plenty of excitement’ THE WEEK JUNIOR 

‘[An] action-packed adventure’ BIG ISSUE NORTH

‘[A] thrilling, rollercoaster mystery’ LANCASHIRE EVENING POST

 

Weight 0.27 kg
Dimensions 19.8 × 12.9 cm
Author

Smith, Eloise

Publisher

Chicken House

Imprint

Chicken House

Cover

Paperback

Pages

272

Language

English

Edition

Paperback original

Dewey

823.92 (edition:23)

Readership

Ages 5-12 / Code: B

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