Lila Goes for Gold (American Girl's Girl of the Year 2024)

Written by Falligant Erin · Illustrated by Vivienne To

Part of the American Girl's Girl of the Year series

Can Lila balance her gymnastics dreams and a strained friendship?

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135 pages· ~730L

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Bookroo's summary

Lila dreams of joining the Gold level gymnastics team, but her best friend Katie struggles with the pressure. A trip to riding camp reveals unexpected tensions, and back at the gym, their favorite coach might be leaving. As Lila faces the challenge of making the team, she must also navigate the rocky terrain of friendship. Can she achieve her goals without losing Katie? Discover the twists and turns of Lila's journey as she balances ambition and loyalty.

From the publisher

The original, illustrated novel for, Lila, American Girl’s 2024 Girl of the Year! Read all about Lila in this book only available wherever books are sold. Lila’s going for Gold–the Gold level gymnastics team. She loves the new challenge, but her best friend and fellow gymnast, Katie, feels stressed by competition. For a dose of fun, the girls go to riding camp to see Lila’s favorite horse. But Katie’s reaction to riding isn’t what Lila expected. It seems like the two of them can’t agree on anything anymore. Back at the gym, Lila discovers that their favorite coach might be leaving! Can Lila make the Gold team without her? And will her friendship with Katie survive if she does?

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