Gabby Douglas: Golden Smile, Golden Triumph
| Author | : Christine Dzidrums |
| Publisher | : Creative Media Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 99 |
| Release | : 2016-06-10 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781938438127 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1938438124 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (124 Downloads) |
Download or read book Gabby Douglas: Golden Smile, Golden Triumph written by Christine Dzidrums and published by Creative Media Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-10 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At just 14 years old, gymnast Gabby Douglas left behind her close-knit family in Virginia Beach, Virginia, to train under Liang Chow, famed coach of Olympic legend Shawn Johnson. The move to Iowa was not an easy decision for the focused teenager. For many months, she suffered serious bouts of homesickness. Still, the girl with the golden smile believed her sacrifice would someday lead her to Olympic gold. A children's biography and Moonbeam Children's Book Award Winner, Gabby Douglas: Golden Smile, Golden Triumph will grab readers as they experience the thrilling path the popular gymnast from the Fierce Five took on her way to becoming Olympic Champion and America's Sweetheart.
