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For Amy Pederson, nothing is more important than reaching her goal of becoming a top figure skater. But just as things are looking promising, Amy’s father is disabled in an accident and her family is forced to move to Texas to be near her grandparents. What follows is a story filled with encouragement and a growing faith in God who Amy doesn’t yet know. The book ends with Amy accepting Christ with the support of her new found friend, Kristen…. More >>
The Winning Edge Series: A Perfect Landing
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Devastated when her parents separate, ice-skater Haley struggles to come to terms with her father’s moving away, an adjustment that is complicated when her mother and sister focus on different interests. … More >>
A New Move
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Move over Nancy Kerrigan! These photographs of adorable beginning skaters as they learn how to lace up their skates, perform figure eights, and put on a special ice show, are sure to inspire a new generation of skating stars!… More >>
Little Skaters
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Becky was once a promising young skating star, but these days she feels numb, disconnected, and very lonely. The only way she knows to relieve pressure is to cut herself. Will Becky have the strength to save another young athlete who’s skating down the same path?[Fry Reading Level - 4.4]… More >>
Scarred
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Strap on your skates and hit the streets for great fun, exercise, and excitement. If you’re up to the challenge, try your first 10K, learn how to grind a rail, or catch some air in a half-pipe! Inside you’ll find • advice on the latest in-line equipment; • 104 photos and illustrations showing skating technique; • 39 drills and exercises; • two performance training programs for in-line skating; • roller hockey rules, drills, and descriptions of necessary equipment; and • tips on street and vertical skating. Whether you’re new to in-line or just looking to expand your skating skills, In-Line Skating has it all. Fitness and skating author Mark Powell teams up with racin… More >>
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Nikki, Danielle, Tori, and Jill are four talented skaters who share one special dream–competing in the Olympic someday. And they’re going to try to make it happen in Silver Blades, the best skating club around.Tori Carsen and her friends in Silver Blades can’t wait to go to the regional competition at Lake Placid, New York. But Tori is in for some big suprises once she gets there. Why is her mother hiding her mail? And who is the mysterious stranger watching her practice? With all these strange things going on, how will Tori ever be able to compete?… More >>
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Samantha has planned a party with a gift exchange. Nellie can’t afford presents for everyone, but she manages to surprise them anyway! 8 illustrations…. More >>
Samantha’s Winter Party
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Here is a complete, fully illustrated guide to figure skating for all ages. Two former competitive-skaters-turned-teachers team up with one mental training coach to provide friendly, klutz-proof instruction for the beginner and beyond, including: * Sections on how to stop and how to fall * Basic maneuver * Beginning freestyle * Clothing and equipment * Finding a coach * Competition and testing * Ice dance * Precision team skating * Compulsory figures * Mental preparation (for all levels) * And much more! Also included is a chapter dedicated to figure skating as a spectator sport. The Essential Figure Skater is an indispensable handbook that will have even first-time skaters up on their feet … More >>
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Robyn’s friend Marie knows how to skate and would like to help Robyn be more confident on the ice. At the rink near her home Robyn finds that she can take group lessons and participate in the Carnival on Ice. She is much older and taller than all the kids in her group and her instructor is her classmate Jessica. She feels a little humiliated but perseveres, and practices whenever she can. Her neighbour Mrs Kelly encourages her and gives her a secondhand pair of skates. Finally, she surprises herself and Marie when she sees two people fall through the ice on the pond and she uses all her skill to fetch help.
Skate, Robyn, Skate is an optimistic story about learning a new skill, overcoming emotional obstacles… More >>
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The first in-depth, critical look at figure skating…. More >>
Culture on Ice: Figure Skating & Cultural Meaning