Gabby Douglas: Golden Smile, Golden Triumph (GymnStars Series #4)

by Christine Dzidrums, Joseph Dzidrums (Illustrator)

Overview

At just 14 years old, gymnast Gabby Douglas left behind her close-knit family in Virginia Beach, Virginia, to train under Liang Chow, famed coach of Olympic legend Shawn Johnson. The move to Iowa was not an easy decision for the focused teenager. For many months, she suffered serious bouts of homesickness. Still, the girl with the golden smile believed her sacrifice would someday lead her to Olympic gold.

A children's biography and Moonbeam Children's Book Award Winner, Gabby Douglas: Golden Smile, Golden Triumph will grab readers as they experience the thrilling path the popular gymnast from the Fierce Five took on her way to becoming Olympic Champion and America's Sweetheart.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781938438110
Publisher:	Creative Media Publishing
Publication date:	08/08/2012
Series:	GymnStars Series , #4
Pages:	102
Sales rank:	505,448
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

Related Subjects

• Gymnastics - Kids
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