Unstoppable!
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2024

Unstoppable!

Written by Maggie Nichols

A gymnast's Olympic dream shatters, revealing a dark scandal and a fight for justice.

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182 pages· 1090L
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Maggie Nichols was on the brink of Olympic glory when her world collapsed. As she trained with the US gymnastics team, she exposed a harrowing abuse scandal involving the team doctor. This revelation sparked a global investigation, uncovering a massive cover-up within the sport. Despite the trauma, Maggie emerged as a champion and advocate, fighting for the protection of young athletes. Her memoir is a powerful tale of resilience and triumph, offering a raw glimpse into the dark side of elite gymnastics and her courageous journey to reclaim her life and voice.

From the publisher

Maggie Nichols’s official memoir is an inspirational tell-all about the abuse she suffered under the US national gymnastics team and how she managed to redefine herself in the face of adversity.With an introduction from Simone Biles. In 2015, Maggie Nichols’s gymnastics career was on fire. Having trained most of her young life as an elite-level gymnast, Maggie carried the team all-around at the 2015 World Championships, helping to cinch the team gold medal. Next in her sights were the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. She was eagerly looking forward to training for them along with teammates such as Aly Raisman, Simone Biles, and Laurie Hernandez. But on the verge of achieving her lifelong Olympic dream, her world came crashing down. That summer Maggie revealed to her coach that USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar had been sexually abusing her and other athletes under his care. What followed was an extensive investigation that would capture the world’s attention and illuminate the trauma and massive cover-up behind the scenes of one of America’s most celebrated sports institutions. Ultimately, Maggie would go on to become an eight-time NCAA champion and an outspoken advocate for the protection of young children, especially young athletes. This inspirational memoir offers an intimate look into the world of elite gymnastics, the sexual abuse scandal that shattered lives and dreams, and how Maggie Nichols risked everything in the name of justice. Maggie now shares this story in her words: a story of hope, resilience, reclamation, and above all, triumph.

At a glance
Format
Kindle Edition
Pages
182
Reading age
14–18
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
1090L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~7.6
F&P level
~Z
Publication
Published
January 16, 2024
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250860224

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