Going for the Gold: Shannon Miller (An Avon Camelot Book) (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-5?Green's account is smooth and easy flowing. Ten brief chapters describe the quiet, petite gymnast's accomplishments, setbacks, and joys. Her personality and tenacious determination are shown in her behavior during victories and defeats. Limited descriptions of gymnastics moves and events are included; more emphasis is placed on Miller as a person. Charts of her international and national competitions along with awards and honors conclude the book. Similar in content and quality to Krista Quiner's Shannon Miller (Bradford, 1996), Green's biography is for younger readers. An informative look at the life of an international gymnast.?Janice C. Hayes, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreeboro
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Product Description

The life story of Shannon Miller covers her toddler antics that led to her enrollment in gymnastics, her scholastic achievements and service awards, her world championships, and her Olympic medal-winning performances.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 86 pages
• Publisher: Avon Books (Mm) (May 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 038078680X
• ISBN-13: 978-0380786800
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,684,035 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a very good book!, November 14, 1997

By A Customer

This book is one of the best books I have ever read. It makes you want to try you best at the sport. I enjoyed this book very much. I would recomend it to everyone!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Going for Gold: Shannon Miller, April 26, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Going for the Gold: Shannon Miller (Hardcover)

This book was excellent. It showed the real Shannon Miller. It gave perspective into her life and what she has went through to get where she is. She is truly the most magnificent gymnast ever

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Real Shannon, April 13, 1997

By A Customer

I thought this book was excellent. We really didn't know much about Shannon's real life outside of gymnastics, we just knew about her "gymnastics" life, and this book gives a great perspective on her lif