Going For Gold: Somersaults And Dreams

Description

For fans of Cathy Cassidy and Holly Willoughby's School for Stars - tumble into the world of competitive gymnastics - friendships, dreams, tears, and tumbles! Ellie has reached the national gymnastics squad training camp. Now it feels like she is just a somersault away from her dream of competing in the Euros! But with training harder than ever, rivalries even fiercer and a new coach who seems determined to make sure she fails, Ellie feels as though she has to do whatever it takes ... including hiding a potentially-career ruining injury. How far is Ellie really willing to go for gold?

About the Author

Cate Shearwater was spectacularly bad at gymnastics when she was a kid but she loved reading classics like 'Ballet Shoes', 'The Sadlers Wells Books', 'Anne of Green Gables' and 'Malory Towers'. So when her gym mad daughter said, 'Mummy, will you write me a book about gymnastics', she drew inspiration from the stories of fun, friendship and following your dream that she had loved when as a child. Check out her video below or you can find out more about how the series came into being on her video blog atwww.cateshearwater.comThe 'Somersaults and Dreams' series was inspired by her daughter, Elsie. and all her squad mates and coaches at Baskervilles Gym Clubwww.baskervillesgym.co.uk, but she also spent time with the GB gymnastics squad who were a huge inspiration for the series.'Somersaults and Dreams' are perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson or Cathy Cassidy. They are not just about sequins and sparkle, but about friendships and fun, so whether you are gymnastic fantastic, a cartwheeling queen or a bit of a flop when it comes to flipping (like Cate!) you'll love these stories of a girl and her pals following their dreams!