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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?

ISBN: 9781915026309 Author: Smith, Eloise Publisher: Chicken House Publication Date: 4th January 2024 Imprint: Chicken House Cover: Paperback Dewey: 823.92 (edition:23) Pages: 272 Language: English Edition: Paperback original Readership: Ages 5-12 / Code: B Category: Confident Readers Subjects: Children's / Teenage general interest: Athletics & gymnastics, Children's / Teenage general interest: Girls & women, Children's / Teenage personal & social issues: F, Children's / Teenage personal & social issues: Friends & friendship issues

 

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

 

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