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Ann feels she isn’t good enough to compete during her school's Sports Day, but her teacher encourages her to try her best. Through encouragement and determination, Ann learns the value of self‑confidence and effort in sports and school life.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Robert L. McKissack
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