Going for the Gold: Sarah Hughes: America's Sweetheart [Paperback]

R. S. Ashby (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Going for the Gold (Harper)

Ice Princess

Sarah Hughes was born to skate, and she proved to the world with her dramatic gold medal victory at the 2002 Winter Olympics. But the road to Olympic glory was not always easy for this Long Island teen.

Going for the Gold: Sarah Hughes is the amazing true story of a brilliant skater's Olympic quest.

Here's what you'll find out about America's newest sweetheart:

• Sarah's first time on the ice
• How her family's support helped her through difficult times
• How Sarah braved the rocky road to the Olympics
• Sarah's hopes for the future

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Geared toward slightly older readers, Going for the Gold: Sarah Hughes, America's Sweetheart by R.S. Ashby spotlights the 16-year-old champ in a chapter book format. Similarly, Going for the Gold: Apolo Anton Ohno, Skating on the Edge by Thomas Lang chronicles the 19-year-old speed skater's rise from troubled teen to Olympic icon. Both include full-color photograph insets. (May)
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From Booklist

Reviewed with Thomas Lang's Apolo Anton Ohno.

Gr. 4-6. Books in the Going for the Gold series looks at American superstars of the 2002 Winter Olympics. These short, readable biographies give fresh insight into the hard work and discipline needed to make it to the top. In both titles, straightforward, breezy text shows that the athletes live ordinary lives--friends, school, social pressures--like any other teen. But also highlighted are the extraordinary internal drives that keep the athletes moving toward the gold as well as the dedication, hard work, and hours of practice that they put in. Also emphasized are the unique relationships these winners have with their family and coaches who are integral parts of their success. Included in each book is a color insert that follows the athlete's career, including shots of the medal ceremonies in Salt Lake City. There's also a useful list of previous medal winners in the athlete's sport, dating back to the 1992 Olympic Games. Helen Rosenberg
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (May 7, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060518421
• ISBN-13: 978-0060518424
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #686,241 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Book!, November 4, 2002

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This review is from: Going for the Gold: Sarah Hughes: America's Sweetheart (Paperback)

It is an extremely nice book for Sarah fans. Also if you have never heard of Sarah Hughes, this is the book! It tells everything about Sarah from the first time she put on skates to her Olympic experience! A must have for Sarah fans!