Nadia: The Girl Who Couldn't Sit Still

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.

Author: Karlin Gray
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 06/07/2016
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 11.10h x 9.30w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780544319608
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 182157 / Nadia: The Girl Who Couldn't Sit Still


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2016
Publishers Weekly 04/18/2016
School Library Journal 05/01/2016 pg. 131
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2016
Booklist 09/01/2016 pg. 103
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2016 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Karlin Gray is a former promotions manager at HarperCollins and a SCBWI member. Nadia: The Girl Who Couldn't Sit Still is her debut book.

Christine Davenier lives in Paris. She has also illustrated the Very Fairy Princess books by the actress Julie Andrews and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton.