I Got This
I Got This
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I Got This

Written by Laurie Hernandez
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9 - 12
Reading age
231
Page count
142
Words per page
1020L
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Jan 24, 2017
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New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller!Gold medal-winning Olympic gymnast and Dancing with the Stars champion Laurie Hernandez shares her story in her own words in this debut book for fans of all ages–with never-before-seen photos!At sixteen years old, Laurie Hernandez has already made many of her dreams come true–and yet it’s only the beginning for this highly accomplished athlete. A Latina Jersey girl, Laurie saw her life take a dramatic turn last summer when she was chosen to be a part of the 2016 US Olympic gymnastics team.After winning gold in Rio as part of the Final Five, Laurie also earned an individual silver medal for her performance on the balance beam. Nicknamed “the Human Emoji” for her wide-eyed and animated expressions, Laurie continued to dance her way into everyone’s hearts while competing on the hit reality TV show Dancing with the Stars, where she was the youngest-ever winner of the Mirrorball Trophy.Poignant and funny, Laurie’s story is about growing up with the dream of becoming an Olympian and what it took to win gold. She talks about her loving family, her rigorous training, her intense sacrifices, and her amazing triumphs. Be prepared to fall in love with and be mesmerized by America’s newest sweetheart all over again.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780062677310
    Publication Date
    January 24, 2017
    Publisher
    HarperCollins
    Original Publication Date
    January 24, 2017
    Page Count
    231
    Words Per Page
    142
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    9 - 12 years
    Lexile® Level
    1020L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Y
    ATOS® Book Level
    6.8
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    187553
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG+

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