{"product_id":"go-for-gold-gymnasts-bind-up-paperback","title":"Go-For-Gold Gymnasts Bind-Up - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlicia Thompson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDominique Moceanu\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead the first two books in the Go-for-Gold Gymnasts series together in this bind-up edition, along with an introduction from three-time World All-Around champion Simone Biles! In \u003ci\u003eWinning Team\u003c\/i\u003e, twelve-year-old Brittany Lee Morgan is the best. Or, at least she was at her gymnastics training gym in Ohio. But when her family moves to Texas for a world-class facility, Britt is suddenly a zero in the eyes of her new teammates. The other girls-graceful Christina, perfect Noelle, and quiet Jessie-aren't exactly excited by the arrival of the pint-sized powerhouse. Especially since Britt has a way of saying the wrong things at all the wrong times. But, Britt's not scared of a challenge: she's an Elite Gymnast, and she didn't get there without taking some major risks. She's determined to become friends with the other Texas Twisters, whether they want her to or not. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eBalancing Act\u003c\/i\u003e, twelve-year-old Noelle Onesti has gymnastics in her blood. Not only does she have natural ability, talent, and drive, but back in Romania, her mother was also an Elite gymnast. So if there's one girl destined to come home with a gold medal at the Junior National Championships, it's Noelle. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But Noelle's a worrier, and she knows it won't be easy for her family to put up the money to send her to the competition. She tries to focus on her training, but when a boy asks her to the school dance, her mind is a whirlwind of dresses, crushes, and family responsibilities. Noelle knows that if she wants to achieve her Olympic dreams, she can't let anything get in the way. Her teammates-graceful Christina, quiet Jessie, and lively Britt-can't wait for the trip to Junior Nationals in Philadelphia, and Noelle doesn't want to let them down. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eWinning Team\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eWinning Team\u003c\/i\u003e takes you to the heart of competitive gymnastics, while also teaching meaningful life lessons that transcend sports. Girls everywhere will enjoy this book as much as I did.\" -- Kerri Strug, Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Gymnasts will appreciate the insider language and details drawn from Moceanu's knowledge and experience.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Finally, young female gymnasts have a book to call their own.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"[T]he story moves at a good pace and the characters are well developed . . . [A] good purchase for libraries where sports stories are popular.\" -- \u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDominique Moceanu\u003c\/b\u003e (www.dominique-moceanu.com) is the author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebest-selling \u003ci\u003eDominique Moceanu: An American Champion\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as her memoir, \u003ci\u003eOff Balance\u003c\/i\u003e. As a member of the women's gymnastics team, she won a gold medal at the 1996 Olympic Games. She now tours the country as an ambassador for the sport, doing clinics and summer camps and speaking with young gymnasts. She lives in Cleveland, Ohio, with her husband and two children. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlicia Thompson\u003c\/b\u003e (www.alicia-thompson.com) is the author of the young adult novel \u003ci\u003ePsych Major Syndrome\u003c\/i\u003e. She also co-wrote an updated version of \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Language of Birthdays \u003c\/i\u003efor teens, and has contributed stories to \u003ci\u003eGirls' Life\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives with her husband and two children in Riverview, Florida. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTogether, they are the authors of The Go-for-Gold Gymnasts series: \u003ci\u003eWinning Team\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBalancing Act\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Reaching High\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eUnexpected Twist.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 496\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 7.6 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 07, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760669294880,"sku":"9781484771785","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/84be740c0814bf3bdf03a3d5afbf4937.webp?v=1780186328","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/go-for-gold-gymnasts-bind-up-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}