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After her father loses his job, 12‑year‑old Cindi is forced to stop gymnastics, leaving the sport she loves without a reason to practice. Only when her friend Darlene’s father announces a new scholarship and selects Cindi to receive it does she question her anger and realize that finding pride inside is harder—and more rewarding—than mastering any routine.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Elizabeth Levy
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