Snowboarding Surprise

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Samira has loved gymnastics for as long as she can remember even though she has to work harder than her teammates to stay competitive. But when an arm injury sidelines her she discovers a new winter sport--SNOWBOARDING A whole new world of speed tricks and fresh alpine air opens up to Samira when she joins the local snowboarding club. Once her arm is healed up she has a decision to make. Does she go back to gymnastics and the team she's always known or does she take a chance and stick with snowboarding

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Since graduating from Loughborough University School of Art and Design in 2004, Katie Wood has been a freelance illustrator. From her studio in Leicester, England, she creates bright and lively illustrations for books and magazines all over the world. Who is Jake Maddox Athlete, author, world-traveler - or all three He has surfed in Hawaii, scuba-dived in Australia, and climbed the mountains of Peru and Alaska. His books range from the most popular team sports to outdoor activities to survival adventures and even to auto racing. His exploits have inspired numerous writers to walk in his footsteps - literally! Each of his stories is stamped with teamwork, fair play, and a strong sense of self-worth and discipline. Always a team-player, Maddox realizes it takes more than one man (or woman) to create a book good enough for a young reader. He hopes the lessons learned on the court, field, or arena and the champion sprinter pace of his books can motivate kids to become better athletes and lifelong readers.