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Gabby Douglas: Golden Smile, Golden Triumph
Winner of a 2012 Moonbeam Children's Book Award!
At just 14 years old, gymnast Gabby Douglas left behind her close-knit family in Virginia Beach, Virginia, to train under Liang Chow, famed coach of Olympic legend Shawn Johnson. The move to Iowa was not an easy decision for the focused teenager. For many months, she suffered serious bouts of homesickness. Still, the girl with the golden smile believed her sacrifice would someday lead her to Olympic gold. A children's biography, Gabby Douglas: Golden Smile, Golden Triumph will grab readers as they experience the thrilling path the popular gymnast from the Fierce Five took on her way to becoming Olympic Champion and America's Sweetheart.
At just 14 years old, gymnast Gabby Douglas left behind her close-knit family in Virginia Beach, Virginia, to train under Liang Chow, famed coach of Olympic legend Shawn Johnson. The move to Iowa was not an easy decision for the focused teenager. For many months, she suffered serious bouts of homesickness. Still, the girl with the golden smile believed her sacrifice would someday lead her to Olympic gold. A children's biography, Gabby Douglas: Golden Smile, Golden Triumph will grab readers as they experience the thrilling path the popular gymnast from the Fierce Five took on her way to becoming Olympic Champion and America's Sweetheart.
- GenresBiography
102 pages, Paperback
Published August 8, 2012
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About the author
Christine Dzidrums
50 books33 followersA proud Angeleno, Christine Dzidrums was born raised and lives in the Los Angeles area with her husband, two sons and daughter. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Theater Arts from California State University, Fullerton. She previously wrote the biographies: Joannie Rochette: Canadian Ice Princess,Yuna Kim: Ice Queen, Shawn Johnson: Gymnastics’ Golden Girl and Nastia Liukin: Ballerina of Gymnastics. Her first novel, Cutters Don’t Cry, won a 2010 Moonbeam Children’s Book Award in the Young Adult Fiction category. She also wrote the tween book, Fair Youth, and the beginning reader books, Timmy and the Baseball Birthday Party and Timmy Adopts a Girl Dog. Christine also authored the picture book, Princess Dessabelle Makes a Friend. She recently competed her second novel, Kaylee: The ‘What If ?’ Game.
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August 10, 2013
The reason I chose to read this book is because it is about gymnastics and I love gymnastics. The other reason why I chose this book is because my mum accidentally bought it on her tablet so I kinda had to read it.
This book fills in the category on the wide reading bingo board as “ A Diary, Autobiography or biography” I like this category because it gets us reading a very different type of book to normal.
My favourite character in this book is Gabby Douglas off course because she is pretty much the only character in the book. I love her determination whenever she is about to do a routine. Also I like her attitude towards never giving up.
My favourite quote in this book is definitely “The hard work always pays off in the end, so just keep fighting for your dream.” I like this quote because it really will inspire anyone who reads it. And again it shows her share determination.
The thing I have learnt from this book is that you should never give up and you have to keep fighting for your dreams. An other thing I have learnt from this book is if you put in the hard yards you can accomplish anything.
This book fills in the category on the wide reading bingo board as “ A Diary, Autobiography or biography” I like this category because it gets us reading a very different type of book to normal.
My favourite character in this book is Gabby Douglas off course because she is pretty much the only character in the book. I love her determination whenever she is about to do a routine. Also I like her attitude towards never giving up.
My favourite quote in this book is definitely “The hard work always pays off in the end, so just keep fighting for your dream.” I like this quote because it really will inspire anyone who reads it. And again it shows her share determination.
The thing I have learnt from this book is that you should never give up and you have to keep fighting for your dreams. An other thing I have learnt from this book is if you put in the hard yards you can accomplish anything.
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February 20, 2013My favorite sport is gymnastics and I love Gabby Douglas.So I love this book and I read it everyday
March 24, 2015
Grade/interest level:Higher Elemtary to Middle School
Reading level: 775
Genre: Sports
Main Characters: Gabby Douglas abd the Fab Five
Setting: London
POV: 3 person
When Gabby was at the olympics she had a lot of strength and wnated to win so bad. After Gabby had own she agained pride. After her struggle to get there she had done it and the was a big acopmlishment for her. Gabby has became important national and international.
Reading level: 775
Genre: Sports
Main Characters: Gabby Douglas abd the Fab Five
Setting: London
POV: 3 person
When Gabby was at the olympics she had a lot of strength and wnated to win so bad. After Gabby had own she agained pride. After her struggle to get there she had done it and the was a big acopmlishment for her. Gabby has became important national and international.
February 3, 2013
A great book. Very well written. Gave very informational writing. Made my day
December 5, 2013
Gabby Douglas is one of my favorite celebs!! Awesome book!
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December 3, 2018Most definitely this book would gain the interest of girls. The book cover is very motivating and it looks interesting to read because she has a gold medal around her neck. I would use this book during a 6th grade English class. We would read the book together and then I would have the students write their own biography.
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