Going for the Gold: Sarah Hughes: America's Sweetheart - Softcover

Ashby, R. S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0060518421 ISBN 13: 9780060518424

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2002

Synopsis

Ice Princess

Sarah Hughes was born to skate, and she proved to the world with her dramatic gold medal victory at the 2002 Winter Olympics. But the road to Olympic glory was not always easy for this Long Island teen.

Going for the Gold: Sarah Hughes is the amazing true story of a brilliant skater's Olympic quest.

Here's what you'll find out about America's newest sweetheart:

• Sarah's first time on the ice
• How her family's support helped her through difficult times
• How Sarah braved the rocky road to the Olympics
• Sarah's hopes for the future

About this title

About the Author:

Ruth Ashby is the author and editor of several titles for young readers, including Her Story: Women Who Changed the World. She lives in New York City.

From Booklist:

Reviewed with Thomas Lang's Apolo Anton Ohno.

Gr. 4-6. Books in the Going for the Gold series looks at American superstars of the 2002 Winter Olympics. These short, readable biographies give fresh insight into the hard work and discipline needed to make it to the top. In both titles, straightforward, breezy text shows that the athletes live ordinary lives--friends, school, social pressures--like any other teen. But also highlighted are the extraordinary internal drives that keep the athletes moving toward the gold as well as the dedication, hard work, and hours of practice that they put in. Also emphasized are the unique relationships these winners have with their family and coaches who are integral parts of their success. Included in each book is a color insert that follows the athlete's career, including shots of the medal ceremonies in Salt Lake City. There's also a useful list of previous medal winners in the athlete's sport, dating back to the 1992 Olympic Games. Helen Rosenberg
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About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0060518421
• ISBN 13: 9780060518424
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128