Gold Medal Summer by Donna Freitas audiobook

Gold Medal Summer

By Donna Freitas
Read by Jaselyn Blanchard

Blackstone Publishing 9780545327886

Unabridged

Format : Library CD (In Stock)
  • 1 Format: Library CD

  • ISBN: 9781935430766

Runtime: 5.22 Hours
Category: Fiction/Sports
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English
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Summary

Summary

Joey Jordan loves gymnastics: the thrill of performing a backflip on the beam, the cheers of the audience when she sticks a landing. But even with all her talent and style, she’s never quite made it to that gold medal stand. Now big changes shake up Joey’s life in and out of the gym. Joey wants to break out some daring new beam and floor routines—but she’ll have to defy her strict coach to do it. Her best friend, Alex, is thinking about quitting gymnastics for good. And an old friend named Tanner just moved back to town, and he’s suddenly gotten very, very, cute. Can Joey handle all the challenges coming her way, and make her gold medal summer happen at last? Drawing on her real-life experience as a competitive gymnast, acclaimed novelist Donna Freitas delivers both a terrific gymnastics story and a classic novel about stretching some limits, bending the rules, and finding your balance.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“Successfully reflects the competitive gymnast’s spunk, thanks to Donna Freitas’ flashier style and relatable protagonist.” —New York Times Book Review
“Freitas offers young readers plenty to relate to: living in the shadow of a perfect older sibling, battling with parents over life’s choices, and handling insecurities that make it seem like failure is looming large. Her story also focuses intently on gymnastics: its demanding training, the rivalries between competitors, and the challenges of a sport the requires physicality, grace, and showmanship…Captivating.” —Publishers Weekly
“Freitas writes knowingly of this sport and never sugarcoats descriptions of competing through injury, confidence-destroying snide remarks from competitors, and seemingly cruel ultimatums from coaches…A cut above the usual sports fare, this makes a good choice fore gymnastic fans not quite ready for Joshua C. Cohen’s Leverage.” —Booklist
“A story that handsprings away from romance and toward a commendable joy in accomplishment.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The novel gives an intimate look at the grueling world of competitive gymnastics.” —Children’s Literature

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Author

Author Bio: Donna Freitas

Author Bio: Donna Freitas

Donna Freitas is the author of a number of award-winning, critically acclaimed books, including the novel The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano (published in twenty languages), the memoirs Consent and Wishful Thinking, and over a dozen novels for children and young adults. She has a PhD in Gender Studies and Religion, and teaches creative writing. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Sunday Times, and many other newspapers and magazines, and she has been interviewed on The Today Show, CNN, and All Things Considered. A native Rhode Islander, she splits her time between the US and Barcelona.

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Details

Available Formats : Library CD
Category: Fiction/Sports
Runtime: 5.22
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English

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