In 3 : gymnastics – hard work – team work In this special gymnastics-centred story the emphasis is all on the importance of hard work and teamwork in sporting success. Fresh from their triumph at the regional championships, Tara and her team-mate Lindsay are preparing for a national competition. It’s hard and, eager to do as well as possible, Tara spends nearly all her time practising - at the expense of her school work. She’s not alone in finding this difficult however, and with the help and advice of other young gymnasts in her club, she manages to sort things out. It’s a fun story that perfectly captures all the excitement and challenges of competing at sport. ~ Andrea Reece
A message from 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…
Gym-mad Tara still can't believe she's part of the Silverdale Gym Club - & she's through to a national competition! But Tara would much rather be practising her backflips & learning new balances than doing maths questions or history essays - & now her homework is starting to pile up. Can Tara finish all her work on time & win the gold?
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.
