In 3 words : gymnastics – friendships – rivalries Olympic medallist Beth Tweddle’s endorsement will draw readers to this story of Tara, a talented young gymnast whose dreams seem to have come true when she joins a new gym club. There’s lots for her to learn, and she’s really enjoying it all, until little acts of spite and meanness from another girl who is jealous of Tara, makes her suddenly lose confidence. Gently and within the course of the story the author shows all the reasons for taking up a sport like gymnastics, and demonstrates the fun and sense of achievement it can bring. She reminds readers too to trust themselves if they want to be happy. ~ Andrea Reece
With a foreword by Olympic medal winner Beth Tweddle.
Dear Reader,
Like Tara in Gym Stars I dreamed of becoming a world-class gymnast and joined my local gym club. Tara’s story reminds me of my early days of training and the thrill of entering my first big competition. I hope you enjoy reading about Tara as much as I have and if you want to become a gym star too – go for it! With focus, talent and dedication your dreams really can come true…
Tara loves doing cartwheels and handstands in her garden, spending every spare moment practising! But with so many other things to learn, like backflips and somersaults, Tara is desperate to join a gym club. When her mum finally relents, Tara signs up for a summer course at Silverdale Gymnastics Club.
Jane Lawes studied American Literature and Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia and started a PGCE in primary education, before deciding that her real passion lay in books. She currently works in publishing by day, and author by night and weekends.
