Callie Cat, Ice Skater
Title | Callie Cat, Ice Skater PDF eBook |
Author | Eileen Spinelli |
Publisher | Albert Whitman & Company |
Pages | 35 |
Release | 2012-09-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0807592641 |
2007 Best Children's Book of the Year, Bank Street College Day and night, Callie Cat ice skates on the pond in her backyard. She loves to ice skate, loves it more than chocolate cake, more than going to the mall—more than her friends can understand. That is, until the Honeybrook Ice Rink announces a contest, and everyone thinks it could be Callie's big chance! Now Callie practices day and night. She wants to win the big prize...doesn't she? Sometimes doing something you love is its own reward, as Eileen Spinelli's beautiful story demonstrates.
The Comeback
Title | The Comeback PDF eBook |
Author | E. L. Shen |
Publisher | Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) |
Pages | 176 |
Release | 2021-01-19 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0374313814 |
E. L. Shen's The Comeback is a heartfelt middle-grade debut about a young Chinese American girl trying to be a champ—in figure skating and in life. Twelve-year-old Maxine Chen is just trying to nail that perfect landing: on the ice, in middle school, and at home, where her parents worry that competitive skating is too much pressure for a budding tween. Maxine isn’t concerned, however—she’s determined to glide to victory. But then a bully at school starts teasing Maxine for her Chinese heritage, leaving her stunned and speechless. And at the rink, she finds herself up against a stellar new skater named Hollie, whose grace and skill threaten to edge Maxine out of the competition. With everything she knows on uneven ice, will Maxine crash under the pressure? Or can she power her way to a comeback? Set in Lake Placid, New York, this is a spunky yet stirring middle-grade story that examines racism, female rivalry and friendship, and the enduring and universal necessity of love and support.
Girls Play to Win Figure Skating
Title | Girls Play to Win Figure Skating PDF eBook |
Author | Chros McDougall |
Publisher | Norwood House Press |
Pages | 67 |
Release | 2010-07-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1599533898 |
Double axel, triple toe - you've got all the right moves. Ever since Sonja Henie took the ice in 1924, women figure skaters have captured the hearts and imaginations of viewers around the world. Although this beloved sport is graceful and artistic, don't be fooled - figure skaters are intense, strong athletes. So lace up and get on the ice! The history, the rules, and the heroines: these nonfiction accounts of women's sports relate the interesting insights of each sport, including the rules, game play, and standout athletes. Girls looking for role models as well as the "hows and whys" of their favorite game will find the answers in these fresh, accessible titles. Part history, part biography, and part instruction, Girls Play to Win allows readers to access "everything they want to know" about the game. More than an introduction, this series takes what is likely an existing interest and allows the reader to delve deeper. Content consultants are real-world experts that include Olympic athletes and coaches. Library Media Connection Editor's Choice
Ana on the Edge
Title | Ana on the Edge PDF eBook |
Author | A. J. Sass |
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Pages | 252 |
Release | 2020-10-20 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0316458635 |
Perfect for fans of George and Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World: a heartfelt coming of age story about a nonbinary character navigating a binary world. Twelve-year-old Ana-Marie Jin, the reigning US Juvenile figure skating champion, is not a frilly dress kind of kid. So, when Ana learns that next season's program will be princess themed, doubt forms fast. Still, Ana tries to focus on training and putting together a stellar routine worthy of national success. Once Ana meets Hayden, a transgender boy new to the rink, thoughts about the princess program and gender identity begin to take center stage. And when Hayden mistakes Ana for a boy, Ana doesn't correct him and finds comfort in this boyish identity when he's around. As their friendship develops, Ana realizes that it's tricky juggling two different identities on one slippery sheet of ice. And with a major competition approaching, Ana must decide whether telling everyone the truth is worth risking years of hard work and sacrifice.
I Really, Really Need Actual Ice Skates
Title | I Really, Really Need Actual Ice Skates PDF eBook |
Author | Bridget Hurst |
Publisher | Dial |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Brothers and sisters |
ISBN | 9780803734517 |
Lola wants her own ice skates, so that she can be the very best ice skater in the whole world.
Dream Big, Little Pig!
Title | Dream Big, Little Pig! PDF eBook |
Author | Kristi Yamaguchi |
Publisher | Sourcebooks, Inc. |
Pages | 32 |
Release | 2011-03-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1402252773 |
Inspire kids of all ages to never give up and always dream big with Dream Big Little Pig, the New York Times bestselling ice skating picture book from Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi! Poppy is a pig with big dreams. She wants to be a star! But she soon discovers that's not as easy as it sounds. It's only when Poppy feels the magic of gliding and sliding, swirling and twirling on ice that she truly believes in herself: Poppy, star of the rink! Dream Big Little Pig is the perfect book to inspire little girls with big dreams. It makes a wonderful ice skating gift for girls!
Little Girls in Pretty Boxes
Title | Little Girls in Pretty Boxes PDF eBook |
Author | Joan Ryan |
Publisher | Doubleday |
Pages | 292 |
Release | 2013-04-03 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 0307828557 |
A sports reporter investigates the training of girls as professional gymnasts and figure skaters, arguing that the pressure to succeed and to look beautiful results in mental and physical harm, from eating disorders to psychological trauma.