Ekaterina Gordeeva (Figure Skating Legends) (Library Binding)

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 4-8-A look at the life of the popular skater before and after the sudden death of her pairs partner and husband, Sergei Grinkov. After discussing her subject's childhood and detailing the couple's relationship and career, Shea focuses on how Gordeeva has dealt with her grief. Her story offers readers hope that although tragic things happen, life goes on. Skating terminology used in the text is explained in the glossary. The black-and-white photographs depict both happy and sad times in the skaters' lives. Although much of the same information can be found in Gordeeva's book, A Letter to Daria (Little, Brown, 1998) this is still a good read for sports lovers.-Barb Lawler, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PA

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Product Description

A biography of skating star Ekaterina Gordeeva who, with her husband Sergei Grinkov, won two Olympic gold medals, and who, since his untimely death in 1995, skates alone.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Library Binding: 64 pages
• Publisher: Chelsea House Publications (October 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0791050270
• ISBN-13: 978-0791050279
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,015,258 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Ekaterina Gordeeva, December 27, 1999

By A Customer

I mostly enjoyed this book for the pictures only. I was kind ofdisappointed when I bought it because mostly, the writer parrots whatKatia wrote in My Sergei and said in the video documentary. Nothing new. The pictures are never seen before but if you want to know about Katia Gordeeva, buy My Sergei.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great pictures, good book, February 17, 1999

By A Customer

This book had many b&w photos of Gordeeva and Grinkov that I had not seen before. The book is very nice for older children/pre-teens: pretty easy reading, and has basic facts about Katia's life in a nice format. Everyone else: If you want to learn about Katia, buy My Sergei (definate 5 stars)instead.