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Bryce is a champion gymnast. His dream is to compete in the Olympics, but his coach is increasingly negligent. It isn’t long before poor scores and injuries force Bryce to make a decision: he must recover and bring up his scores or quit. There’s another gym in town, but the coach is a woman, and Bryce has doubts about her abilities. Bryce is barely a teenager, yet he must make a choice that will shape the rest of his life.

Description

Bryce is a champion gymnast dedicated to his sport. His dream is to compete in the Olympics, and with the financial and emotional support of his family, he’s on track to do just that. However, his coach, a former Olympic athlete, is increasingly negligent and verbally abusive. It isn’t long before poor scores and injuries force Bryce and his family to make a decision: Bryce must recover and bring up his scores, or he’ll need to quit. There’s another gym in town, but the coach is a woman, and Bryce has doubts about her abilities. What should he do to enable him to improve enough to go to Nationals and then—hopefully—on to the Olympics? Bryce is barely a teenager, yet he must make a choice that will shape the rest of his life.

Details

Ages
14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Grades
9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects
Novels
Pages
157
ISBN
978-0-88092-900-4
Order Code
9004

Reviews

“I was enchanted by this book…very easy to read and very clever, especially for somebody [like me] who knows Bryce’s story.” – L.A./Seoul Olympic high bar champion Philippe Chartrand

“It is very entertaining…a great read for young readers.” – Nalani Cook, national gymnastics coach and judge for elite- level men’s gymnastics

“This book captures the essence of emotions as well as the thought process of this age group! It is a must-read for young athletes, parents, and coaches everywhere!” – Principal Catherine Thompson, St. Francis De Sales, Las Vegas