Nadia: The Girl Who Couldn't Sit Still

by Karlin Gray and Christine Davenier

Christine Davenier (Illustrator)

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Nadia Comaneci was a feisty and fearless little girl who went from climbing trees in the forests of Romania to swinging into history at the 1976 Olympic Games, where she received an unprecedented seven perfect scores in gymnastics. But as readers will see in this first-ever illustrated picture book about Nadia's journey to Olympic gold, the road from small-town girl to world-class athlete was full of many imperfect moments. Expert illustrations that capture the energy and fluidity of Nadia's exuberant gymnastic routines and referential back matter round out this inspirational story of determination and overcoming adversity. A perfect 10.
  • ISBN10 0544319605
  • ISBN13 9780544319608
  • Publish Date 7 June 2016
  • Publish Status Active
  • Out of Print 15 November 2021
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company