Nothing Better Than Gym Friends, Melisa Torres
Nothing Better Than Gym Friends, Melisa Torres
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Nothing Better Than Gym Friends

Author: Melisa Torres

Narrator: Rachel F. Hirsch

Unabridged: 1 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/02/2023


Synopsis

Savannah has an exciting day coming up. Her first gymnastics meet followed by her teammate's birthday party. Except Savannah can't seem to stay on beam in practice and she doesn't feel ready for the meet. Then she finds out she has been invited to another birthday party the same day as Marissa's. All of a sudden the big day she has been looking forward to for weeks is full of problems. How is she going to perform in the meet and which party should she choose?

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 listener 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 in reading level as the series progresses. Nothing Better Than Gym Friends is the second book in the series and is written at a 2nd/3rd grade reading level. This book appeals to 7-11 year-olds. Perfect Balance Gymnastics Books are chronological, but each story can stand alone.

About Melisa Torres

Melisa Torres 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.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jessica

Very sweet, and would teach perseverance and the meaning of friendship to young readers. I just needed to see how the characters are doing, who cares if this is for children lol......more

Goodreads review by Melissa

The second installment of the Perfect Balance Gymnastics series features Savannah, the youngest member of the Level 3 team, who is in second grade. Savannah and her teammates are about to attend their very first competition meet, and I thought the depiction of nervousness at a new experience was spo......more

Goodreads review by M.K.

Love this series! What a wonderful concept… a fun series of books that also gives you a behind-the-scenes look of beginning gymnastics. Perfect for early readers or anyone who’s enjoyed watching gymnastics.......more

I give this a 5 because these books are perfect for my daughter. I love how the reading level starts lower with book one and gets harder with each progressive book. I love that each book represents a different girl on the Perfect Balance Team.......more

The teams is going to their first championship.......more