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Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 4.1
Points 3.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 23344
Points per Word 0.000129
Page Count 113
Points per Page 0.026549
Series Silver Blades

Description

Tori is getting ready to skate in the nationals and if she wins she will go on to the Olympics, but Tori has a secret their is something wrong with her health.

Quick Summary

Tori is a dedicated figure skater preparing for nationals with her sights set on the Olympics, but she carries a secret health condition that threatens her dreams. The book explores serious topics including competitive pressure, friendship struggles, and learning to face personal challenges while pursuing ambitious goals. If your kid likes sports stories with real-world obstacles like those in Matt Christopher books, they will connect with Tori's determination despite setbacks. This 23,000-word novel is ideal for 4th through 6th graders who enjoy realistic fiction about athletes overcoming obstacles.