Nadia

The Girl Who Couldn't Sit Still

Kids, Sports and Recreation, Gymnastics, Olympics, People and Places, Biography, Non-Fiction
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Author: Karlin Gray ISBN: 9780544866843
Publisher: HMH Books Publication: June 7, 2016
Imprint: HMH Books for Young Readers Language: English
Author: Karlin Gray
ISBN: 9780544866843
Publisher: HMH Books
Publication: June 7, 2016
Imprint: HMH Books for Young Readers
Language: English

Nadia Comaneci was a feisty and fearless little girl who went from climbing trees in the forests of Romania to swinging into history at the 1976 Olympic Games, where she received an unprecedented seven perfect scores in gymnastics. But as readers will see in this first-ever illustrated picture book about Nadia’s journey to Olympic gold, the road from small-town girl to world-class athlete was full of many imperfect moments.
Expert illustrations that capture the energy and fluidity of Nadia's exuberant gymnastic routines and referential back matter round out this inspirational story of determination and overcoming adversity. A perfect 10.

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Nadia Comaneci was a feisty and fearless little girl who went from climbing trees in the forests of Romania to swinging into history at the 1976 Olympic Games, where she received an unprecedented seven perfect scores in gymnastics. But as readers will see in this first-ever illustrated picture book about Nadia’s journey to Olympic gold, the road from small-town girl to world-class athlete was full of many imperfect moments.
Expert illustrations that capture the energy and fluidity of Nadia's exuberant gymnastic routines and referential back matter round out this inspirational story of determination and overcoming adversity. A perfect 10.

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