Skating Dreams: Staying Balanced - Book #2: Michelle Kwan Presents (Michelle Kwan Paperback Series, 2) (Paperback)

~ (Author) "No, no, no!" Lauren Wing stopped what she was doing..." (more)
Key Phrases: center ice, grading period, short program, Coach Perry, Coach Knudson, Pine Creek (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Being coached by Eve Perry is the best thing that has ever happened to Lauren, even if the schedule makes her life hectic. And a few low grades at school aren't a big deal - right? WRONG! And to make matters worse, her best friend, Rebecca, is mad at her. Lauren realizes that she had better get her life in balance - and fast!

About the Author

Nola Thacker is the author of many works of fiction; including some written under pseudonyms for series such as The Baby-sitters Club.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Hyperion Book CH; 1st edition (August 14, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786813806
• ISBN-13: 978-0786813803
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,366,429 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun book for the young skating fan and Michelle Kwan fan., August 31, 2000

By A Customer

This the second in a series of books about young skater Lauren Wing [Michelle Kwan's middle name is Wing], a fictional character that seems partially inspired by Ms. Kwan's story. The story is quite good. It is quite insightful into the life of a young skater. The cover's description that it is for ages 8-10 seems right [although I bet fans of all ages would enjoy the story]. It features in the middle of the book a wonderful picture postcard of Michelle Kwan skating to her A Day In The Life program from the '99-'00 season. The book also features Ms. Kwan's answers to questions about her and her skating. Overall, highly recommended!

5.0 out of 5 stars It's about more than skating, June 4, 2004

By A Customer

My nine year old daughter loves this series of books. The stories address some of the issues and pressures as well as the joys of skating, including not always having enough funding for lessons or the most expensive dress, trying to keep up with schoolwork and even coping with sometimes fierce competition and petty jealousies. Its about the wonderful bonds of friendship that are made between coach and student as well as between the young skaters themselves. The stories also stress that hard work and commitment will lead to success - very encouraging and positive!