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Dzidrums, Christine; Rendon, Leah

 
9780982643501: Joannie Rochette: Canadian Ice Princess
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ISBN 10 : 0982643500 ISBN 13 : 9780982643501
Editeur : CreativeMedia, Incorporated, 2010

Synopsis

At the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, Joannie Rochette was thrust into the international spotlight when her beloved mother died two days before the ladies short program. The world held their breath for the bereaved figure skater when she opted to compete in her mom's memory. Joannie then captured hearts everywhere when she courageously skated two moving programs to win the Olympic bronze medal. A children's biography, Joannie Rochette: Canadian Ice Princess reveals answers to ice skating enthusiasts' most asked questions. Why did Joannie move away from home at a young age? How did her split and subsequent reunion with her beloved coach Manon Perron ultimately ignite her career? How did Joannie cope in the hours following her mother's death? Read the moving story of how Joannie Rochette overcame physical injuries, self-confidence issues and family tragedy to become the inspirational darling of the Vancouver Olympics.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

At the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, Joannie Rochette was thrust into the international spotlight when her beloved mother died two days before the ladies short program. The world held their breath for the bereaved figure skater when she opted to compete in her mom's memory. Joannie then captured hearts everywhere when she courageously skated two moving programs to win the Olympic bronze medal. A children's biography, Joannie Rochette: Canadian Ice Princess reveals answers to ice skating enthusiasts' most asked questions. Why did Joannie move away from home at a young age? How did her split and subsequent reunion with her beloved coach Manon Perron ultimately ignite her career? How did Joannie cope in the hours following her mother's death? Read the moving story of how Joannie Rochette overcame physical injuries, self-confidence issues and family tragedy to become the inspirational darling of the Vancouver Olympics.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Ladies Figure Skating: the premiere event at the Olympic Games. In February of 2010 Vancouver plays Olympic host as determined athletes make their run for their place in history. Among those athletes will be Canada's Joannie Rochette, a six-time Canadian champion and reigning World silver medalist, who possesses the rare combination of athleticism and artistry. One of figure skating's brightest stars, Rochette will attempt to win a medal before her home country.Filled with anecdotes detailing Joannie's journey from a young girl taking her first steps on the ice to becoming one of the world's top skaters, Joannie Rochette: Canadian Ice Princess is an inspirational children's biography detailing the obstacles Rochette has overcome to become Canada's number one ladies skater.

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Éditeur
CreativeMedia, Incorporated
Date d'édition
2010
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0982643500
ISBN 13 
9780982643501
Reliure
Broché
Illustrateur
Dzidrums Joseph
Nombre de pages
100
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
Buchpark GmbH
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ISBN 10 :  0557124247 ISBN 13 :  9780557124244
Editeur : lulu.com, 2010
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