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Cat dreams of being on the gymnastics team and spends all summer learning to tumble and flip. In a magical turn of events, he is chosen to be part of the team. The summer turns into a whirlwind of practice, routines, and team cheers as Cat proves his natural talent and hard work.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Richard Ford
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