Going for the Gold: Sarah Hughes

Authors: Ashby, R. S.
Publisher: HarperCollins
BISAC/Subject: JNF023000, JNF007100, JNF007000, JNF054000
ISBN: 9780062035967, Related ISBNs: 0062035967, 9780062035967
Classification: Non-Fiction
Number of pages: 128,
Audience: Children/juvenile
Synopsis:

Ice Princess

Sarah 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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