Dominique Moceanu: A Gymnastics Sensation [Paperback]

Krista Quiner (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 4-7--Quiner's account of the young gymnast's development as a world-class competitor clearly describes the persistence, drive, and determination of the United States' youngest gold medal winner. Written in a knowledgeable and engaging style with quotes from the subject's coaches, parents, teammates, and competitors, the text allows readers to gain insight into both the individual and the sport. A 24-page insert of good-quality black-and-white photographs shows Moceanu in action. The rewards and sacrifices necessary to follow this lifestyle will interest readers wanting to know about Olympians and/or gymnasts.

Janice C. Hayes, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreeboro

Copyright 1997 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 190 pages
• Publisher: Bradford Book Co; 1st edition (February 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964346036
• ISBN-13: 978-0964346031
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #378,108 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Biography!, February 15, 2003

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This review is from: Dominique Moceanu: A Gymnastics Sensation (Paperback)

This book is perfect for any fan of Dominique Moceanu. You learn so much about her, starting from her birth all the way up to the 1996 Olympics. This was a very vivid and detailed biography. I really thought it was cool to read about the gymnastics school she used to train at before she went to Karolyi's. It tells about all her early compititions and experiences. It felt like I really knew Dominique Moceanu! I learned so much from this book, and like Krista Quiner's other gymnastics biographys, this was a great one!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars America's Sweetheart, June 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Dominique Moceanu: A Gymnastics Sensation (Paperback)

You will find this book to give many details on the young gymnast at a professional view point. If you are looking to get more personal information such as characteristics, personality, etc.. Get another book. This is about her and the sport of gymnastics from the time she started up to late '96. I enjoyed the book a great deal and was amazed to find out how very succesful she is in every day living at such a young age. That is much to be said for our day and age!

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!, July 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Dominique Moceanu: A Gymnastics Sensation (Paperback)

This book was truly awesome. Krista did an excellent job writing this book. You feel that you actually know Dominique. I reccomend this book for ALL Dominique fans. A must read book!!

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