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Manda is training for a major skiing event and dreams of representing her country at the Olympics. Her focus is tested by the challenges of a single‑parent family, school commitments, church responsibilities, and her own friendships. As her mother’s budding romance adds another layer of complexity, Manda must find the strength to stay on track.
The story explores the struggles and triumphs of a young athlete balancing ambition with everyday life and the support she finds in her community.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Beverly Lewis
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