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In "Better Than Best," a team of young gymnasts, led by Jenna, finds themselves swept up in the fierce world of competitive gymnastics. Their relentless drive for victory threatens to erode the bonds that hold them together. As personal rivalries rise, the girls discover that their greatest accomplishments cannot be won alone – they must rely on trust, mutual support, and the guidance of their faith to rise above the pressure of the sport.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Beverly Lewis
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