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Going for the Gold
Sarah Hughes America's Sweetheart
by Ruth Ashby
ISBN: 0060518421
ISBN-13: 9780060518424
Format: Paperback
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books
Published date: 2002
Size: 5.25 x 8 inches
Weight: 0.2 pounds
Ages: 4 to 6
Pages: 128
Synopses
A biography of the sixteen-year-old figure skater who rose from fourth place to win the gold medal in the 2002 Olympics.
Publisher's Notes
Ice PrincessSarah Hughes was born to skate, and she proved to the world with her dramatic gold medal victory at the 2002 Winter Olympics. But the road to Olympic glory was not always easy for this Long Island teen. Going for the Gold: Sarah Hughes is the amazing true story of a brilliant skater's Olympic quest. Here's what you'll find out about America's newest sweetheart: - Sarah's first time on the ice
- How her family's support helped her through difficult times
- How Sarah braved the rocky road to the Olympics
- Sarah's hopes for the future
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Going for the Gold: Sarah Hughes: America's Sweetheart
R. S. Ashby
A nice ex-library copy. Gently used. All pages and cover clear except for a few library markings. Softly worn around edges and corners. Binding solid and tight. Cover has some creases. Some pages have a little moisture wrinkling. ( more information)
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Going for the Gold: Sarah Hughes: America's Sweetheart
R. S. Ashby
Avon. Used - Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers! Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information)
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Going for the Gold: Sarah Hughes America's Sweetheart
Ashby, Ruth
Dresden, Tennessee, U.S.A.: Avon Books, 2002. Soft Cover. Nearly new. Great color photos. For the price you say, I locate out of print and hard to find books, at no obligation. Email a list of authors and/or titles.. Softcover. Very Good/Pictorial Wraps. ( more information)
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Going for the Gold : America's Sweetheart
Ashby, Ruth
HarperCollins Publishers Canada, Limited, 2002. Trade Paperback. Good/No Jacket. Corners Bumped, Ex-Library Copy With Usual Markings, Spine NOT Creased, Text Is Unmarked, Good Copy ( more information)
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