Staying Balanced

by Nola Thacker

Being coached by Eve Perry is the best thing that has ever happened to Lauren, even if the schedule makes her life hectic. And a few low grades at school aren't a big deal - right? WRONG! And to make matters worse, her best friend, Rebecca, is mad at her. Lauren realizes that she had better get her life in balance - and fast!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786813806
• ISBN13: 9780786813803
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

It's about more than skating

My nine year old daughter loves this series of books. The stories address some of the issues and pressures as well as the joys of skating, including not always having enough funding for lessons or the most expensive dress, trying to keep up with schoolwork and even coping with sometimes fierce competition and petty jealousies. Its about the wonderful bonds of friendship that are made between coach and student as well as between the young skaters themselves. The stories also stress that hard work and commitment will lead to success - very encouraging and positive!

A fun book for the young skating fan and Michelle Kwan fan.

This the second in a series of books about young skater Lauren Wing [Michelle Kwan's middle name is Wing], a fictional character that seems partially inspired by Ms. Kwan's story. The story is quite good. It is quite insightful into the life of a young skater. The cover's description that it is for ages 8-10 seems right [although I bet fans of all ages would enjoy the story]. It features in the middle of the book a wonderful picture postcard of Michelle Kwan skating to her A Day In The Life program from the '99-'00 season. The book also features Ms. Kwan's answers to questions about her and her skating. Overall, highly recommended!