Nadia - by Karlin Gray (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In this first-ever illustrated picture book biography of the famous gymnast Nadia, debut author Karlin Gray traces Nadia Comaneci's journey from a small-town Romanian girl who did cartwheels in the schoolyard to five-time Olympic Gold Medalist and one of the most talented and respected athletes in the world.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Nadia Comaneci was a feisty and fearless little girl who went from climbing trees in the forests of Romania to swinging into history at the 1976 Olympic Games, where she received an unprecedented <i>seven</i> perfect scores in gymnastics. But as readers will see in this first-ever illustrated picture book about Nadia's journey to Olympic gold, the road from small-town girl to world-class athlete was full of many imperfect moments. <br> Expert illustrations that capture the energy and fluidity of Nadia's exuberant gymnastic routines and referential back matter round out this inspirational story of determination and overcoming adversity. A perfect 10.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>2017 ILA</b><b>-CBC Children's Choice List</b> <p/>"Karlin Gray did an amazing job with this book."--Nadia Comaneci <p/>"Sprightly watercolor illustrations are both strong and springy, capturing Nadia's literal and metaphorical ups and downs as she works hard, fails, and picks herself up." <br>--Booklist <p/>"As a sports biography, and a story of a positive female role model, this book is a perfect 10 for any library!" <br> --School Library Connection <p/>"Based on the popularity of gymnastics in the United States and this year's upcoming summer Olympics, this book will find a ready audience." <br> --School Library Journal <p/> "The jaunty narrative takes readers from Comaneci's childhood through her first Olympics with lively illustrations in ink, watercolor, and pencil." <br> --Publishers Weekly <p/> "Poised for the 2016 Summer Games, this pays a respectful, 40th-anniversary tribute to Comaneci's soaring achievements." <br> --Kirkus<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Karlin Gray</b> is a former promotions manager at HarperCollins and a SCBWI member<i>. Nadia: The Girl Who Couldn't Sit Still</i> is her debut book. <p/><b>Christine Davenier</b> lives in Paris. She has also illustrated the <i>Very Fairy Princess</i> books by the actress Julie Andrews and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton. <br>
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