Becoming an Olympic Gymnast

Becoming an Olympic Gymnast : Band 18/Pearl

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What's it like to be one of Britain's greatest gymnasts? In this fascinating autobiography, Beth Tweddle takes us through the biggest moments of her life, from winning gold at the World Championships, to being honoured with an MBE at just 25 years old. Follow her story as she prepares for her most important task yet - the Olympics!

Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books.
Text type: An autobiography.
Curriculum links: P.E: Outdoor and adventurous activities.
This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

  • For ages: 9-12
  • Format: Paperback | 80 pages
  • Dimensions: 148 x 210 x 6mm | 180g
  • Publication date: 04 Jan 2012
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Imprint: COLLINS
  • Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • Edition Statement: None
  • ISBN10: 0007428375
  • ISBN13: 9780007428373
  • Bestsellers rank: 338,626

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