Back on the Beam
Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2008

Back on the Beam

Written by Eric Stevens

Part of the Jake Maddox Sports Stories series

An injured gymnast faces her rival and fears. Can she reclaim her balance?

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72 pages· 590L

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Bookroo's summary

Nadia returns to gymnastics after an ankle injury, but her confidence wavers. Her rival, Claire, taunts her, making her doubt her abilities. As competition looms, Nadia must overcome her fears and Claire's mind games. Will she find the inner strength to triumph, or will her rival's words keep her from victory? The balance beam awaits, and so does Nadia's chance to prove herself.

From the publisher

Nadia couldn’t practise her balance beam routines all summer because of an injured ankle. It is healed now, but she’s nervous about being back in competition. It seems as though every time she sees her rival, Claire, her ankle hurts again. Will Nadia find her balance, or will she let Claire’s mean comments keep her from winning?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
72
Reading age
9–13
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
590L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.3
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
127516
Publication
Published
March 15, 2010
First published
October 19, 2008
Publisher
Raintree
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781406214062

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