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Nadia Karlin Gray

Nadia By Karlin Gray

Nadia by Karlin Gray


$29.49
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Summary

Nadia Comaneci was a feisty and fearless little girl who went from climbing trees in the forests of Romania to swinging into history at the 1976 Olympic Games, where she received an unprecedented seven perfect scores in gymnastics. But as readers will see the road from small-town girl to world-class athlete was full of many imperfect moments.

Nadia Summary

Nadia: The Girl Who Couldn't Sit Still by Karlin Gray

Nadia Comaneci was a feisty and fearless little girl who went from climbing trees in the forests of Romania to swinging into history at the 1976 Olympic Games, where she received an unprecedented seven perfect scores in gymnastics. But as readers will see in this first-ever illustrated picture book about Nadia's journey to Olympic gold, the road from small-town girl to world-class athlete was full of many imperfect moments. Expert illustrations that capture the energy and fluidity of Nadia's exuberant gymnastic routines and referential back matter round out this inspirational story of determination and overcoming adversity. A perfect 10.

About Karlin Gray

Karlin Gray is a former promotions manager at HarperCollins and a SCBWI member. Nadia: The Girl Who Couldn't Sit Still is her debut book. Christine Davenier lives in Paris. She has also illustrated the Very Fairy Princess books by the actress Julie Andrews and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton.

Additional information

GOR009767803
9780544319608
0544319605
Nadia: The Girl Who Couldn't Sit Still by Karlin Gray
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
20160607
40
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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