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Mia St. Clair has trained all year for the big moment: the Regionals. As she prepares to showcase her hard‑worn moves, she wrestles with self‑doubt and the fear that her family crisis might steal her chance. Determined to prove herself, Mia quickly discovers that success in figure skating—and in life—depends as much on sportsmanship and grace as on technical skill.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Sports
Authors: Laurence Yep
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