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Born in rhode island, the most catholic state in the united states, freitas s catholic religion and spirituality inform much of her writing. Her nonfiction books for adults include, most recently, the end of sex. Gold medal winter by donna freitas jean little library. Details about gold medal winter and gold medal summer books by donna freitas. Gold medal winter is a quick middlegrade read that will satisfy ice skating and olympics fans. Esperanza floress place on the united states olympic figure skating team has come at the expense of an injured skater, so in addition to the pressure of sudden fame and outsized expectations espi has to deal with the resentment of her.
After years of practice and competitions, of sit spins and perfect poses and thrillingly high jumps, esperanza flores will be skating for the united states. She is now the author of seven books, including the youngadult novels this gorgeous game and the possibilities of. Donna freitas participated in competitive gymnastics for seven years, retiring due to injury at the age of fifteen. This book shares the daily struggles she goes through and choices she has to make. But with the excitement of an olympic slot comes new attentionand big distractions. Author donna freitas incorporates a lot of detail about how the team is picked and such that adds to the verisimilitude of the story. It will probably never be on a school list and is unlikely to change your life. Gold medal winter kindle edition by freitas, donna. The main character, joey, is trying to be in a healthy mental space as she prepares for regionals. Donna freitas gives readers a sweet story with little edge or tension.
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Best sellers help new releases coupons gift ideas gift cards home books sell. Gold medal winter by donna freitas scholastic the stress, excitement, pain and joy of being an elite figure skater are presented in this novel about a young woman on the verge of gold. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. Gold medal winter by donna freitas nook book ebook. Gold medal winter, book by donna freitas paperback. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading gold medal winter. This book is amazing, im still reading it, but so far its awesome. Suddenly espi cant go out with her friends, or even out her back door, without reporters and autographseekers following her every move. Donna freitas is an author of books for both teens and adults. Gold medal summer by donna freitas paperback book the.
After years of early morning training and more jumps than she can count, esperanzas dream of figure skating for the united states is coming true at last. Another cute olympic sportscentric story from donna freitas. Gold medal winter and gold medal summer books by donna freitas. In june, unplugged the first novel in her scifi trilogy about two competing worlds, one real, one virtual, will be out in june from harperteen. Download read gold medal winter 2014 by donna freitas. After years of early morning training and more jumps than she can count, esperanzas dream of figure skating at the olympic is coming true at last. The book gold medal summer written by donna freitas is about a young gymnast named joey jordan. Gold medal winter by donna freitas originally written january 2014 where have you been all my life, beautiful book.
Gold medal winter by freitas, donna book the fast free shipping. Gold medal winter by donna freitas paperback book the. Gold medal winter after years of practice and competitions, of sit spins and perfect poses and thrillingly high jumps, esperanza flores will be skating for the united states. Donna freitas has 22 books on goodreads with 47741 ratings. But with the excitement comes new attention and big distractions. A charming and sweet, if predictable, story about hard work and high hopes. Drawing on her reallife experience as a competitive gymnast, acclaimed novelist donna freitas delivers both a terrific gymnastics story and a classic novel about stretching some limits, bending the rules, and finding your balance.
Can joey handle all the challenges coming her way, and make her gold medal summer happen at last. Gold medal winter by donna freitas 2014, hardcover for. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read gold medal winter. I enjoyed reading gold medal summer and gold medal winter was just as much fun. Gold medal winter donna freitas, cassandra morris on. Joey jordan is a elite gymnast, her goal is to do something she has never done before. Espis dominican heritage also adds another layer of interest to the story. Donna freitas pronounced fraytus born 1972 citation needed is a scholar, teacher, writer, and author of fiction and nonfiction for both adults and teenagers. Buy gold medal winter by donna freitas online at alibris.