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Jenna has poured her heart into gymnastics, and her dedication is now paying off. Just as her training reaches a new peak, her family learns they can adopt a Korean baby boy. The adoption ceremony falls on the same day as Jenna’s crucial gymnastics meet, forcing her to juggle ambition, faith, and the excitement of a growing family.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Christian Fiction/Contemporary Christian Fiction
Authors: Beverly Lewis
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