I've Got This! (Perfect Balance Gymnastics Series Book 1)
I've Got This! (Perfect Balance Gymnastics Series Book 1) book cover

I've Got This! (Perfect Balance Gymnastics Series Book 1)

Paperback – November 3, 2017

Price
$12.99
Format
Paperback
Pages
145
Publisher
Book Baby
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-1483568867
Dimensions
5.5 x 0.37 x 8.5 inches
Weight
8 ounces

Description

About the Author Melisa grew up in San Jose, California where she trained at Almaden Valley Gymnastics Club for ten years. She then went on to compete for Utah State University where she was a two time Academic All-American and team captain. Melisa says that gymnastics taught her fitness for life. She stays fit by weight lifting and dancing. Melisa is a single mother to two active boys. Their favorite things to do together are skiing, swimming, going to the library, and dancing in the kitchen.

Features & Highlights

  • Meet Trista and her teammates; strong diverse girls reaching their goals!
  • Trista Thompson has just moved to Snowcap Canyon, Utah, where she enrolls in gymnastics for the first time. As an accomplished tumbler, Trista believes learning the other three events and becoming a competitive gymnast will be easy. Trista quickly learns that gymnastics requires hard work and believing in herself. Despite that, she decides she wants to make the Level 3 team. On her determined journey Trista meets friends who help her learn about the sport and share her passion for gymnastics. Will hard work and dedication be enough to move up to Level 3?Perfect Balance Gymnastics Books teach girls to be kind to each other, flexible in life, courageous, strong, and most of all, confident. The books set the reader in the world of gymnastics. The characters are relatable and have age-appropriate challenges. Each book explores a major life lesson that empowers girls to understand their own inner strengths.Perfect Balance Gymnastics Books increase reading level from 2nd grade to 6th grade as the series progresses. I've Got This! is the first book in the series and is a 2nd/3rd grade reading level. I've Got This! appeals to 7-11 year-olds.Written in Century Gothic, a dyslexic-friendly font.

Customer Reviews

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Most Helpful Reviews

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Great series with some errors

We have really enjoyed the stories in this series, and appreciate the friendships and characters she has created. These are more everyday stories, rather than focusing on Olympic hopefuls. The conflict is minimal, and the coaches are supportive, which paints things as a little rosy compared to real life.
My issue with this series is the number of typos in the books. As we read them together, I have had to correct a sentence or the grammar in a section in order to make sure my daughter is hearing the correct language and grammar. They are self published, which I understand, but I hope that if she continues writing this series, a proofreader is consulted prior to publication. I have found issues in each of the books, and as a professional proofreader, I can’t help but find these distracting and unprofessional. We are excited for the series to continue, and anxiously await the next in the series.
23 people found this helpful
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9yo gymnast who doesn't really like reading LOVES this series

This is the first book series my 9 year old has fallen for. We've bought the entire series and wishing there were more! As a young gymnast (working to master her last few combinations to make the local gymanstics team), she can relate to the challenges each of the characters face: comparing your skills to those of your friends, frustration as you try to master a skill, seeing other parents more/less involved than your own family, social dynamics within the gym, etc. Each book focuses on a different girl in the gym, and she's enjoyed learning about each of them. The chapter length means we can read 1-2 chapters each night. The little action drawings of a particular skill at the beginning of each chapter are a fun detail.
13 people found this helpful
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Awesome books for young gymnast.

These are great books for your young gymnast. The author uses technical terms that your daughter will know and recognize.

We have the first 3 and are looking forward to purchasing the next 2 plus the goal setting journal.

If you are looking for a great series that your daughter and you will both enjoy look no further!
11 people found this helpful
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My granddaughter and I loved this book.

Great book gift for a budding gymnast. Trista, who is 8, moves to a new town and joins a gymnastic club. The friends she makes and the skills she learns kept my granddaughter and I reading to the end--and eager for another book about Trista.
8 people found this helpful
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Great series for young gymnasts

My 8 year old level 4 gymnasts love this series! This was the perfect ready level for an average 3rd grade reader. We started a book club during quarantine with a few of their friends and this was the perfect series. Just note, you have a kindle this series is on kindle Unlimited and if you buy directly from the author’s website she signs the books!!
4 people found this helpful
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Great book for a young gymnast

My child and I fell in love with the series. She is just starting out in competitive gymnastics and the book was very relatable. We also love getting to know the terminology and the names of all the skills.
4 people found this helpful
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Authentic, and down to earth!

Authentic, down to earth, and fun start to what seems to be a very promising series. As a former gymnast I appreciate how real and accurate this book is. I found myself losing myself into the story, great graphics as well. This book made me even more excited for the olympics this year!
4 people found this helpful
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As she read it she fell in love with it

My 9 year old daughter was so excited to read this book!! As she read it she fell in love with it! We anxiously await book 2!! In her words "I love this book!"
3 people found this helpful
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Love it

I bought book 1 and 2 so far for my 7 year old daughter. She’s a level 3 gymnast and the book sounds a lot like they are telling her story. This series so far has kept her very interested. We really are enjoying it 👍👍❤️
2 people found this helpful
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great gift for grandaughter

bought for grandaughter and she was absolutely thrilled to receive it. inspiring story of something she has just started pursuing- hope she will continue with the gymnastics.
2 people found this helpful