Gold Medal Summer
Donna Freitas Audio Book

Gold Medal Summer / Donna Freitas

“I know I would have loved GOLD MEDAL SUMMER as a young girl. It had the gymnastics angle, friendship issues, family problems, and even a little bit of sweet romance. But I'm pretty sure that Joey was what would have made this book extra-special to me.” ~Bookingmama

“Frietas, a former gymnast, draws on her experience to create a realistic world—how it feels to do a back flip on a beam, to hear the cheers of the crowd and perform cartwheels, aerials, and handstands.” ~Children’ Book Review.com

 “Author Donna Freitas was a competitive gymnast, and you can tell. She details gymnastics moves, not only to inform the readers, but also to convey whether they are difficult or easy for Joey. Sections of the book are separated by quotes from famous gymnasts, such as Nadia Comaneci and Dominique Dawes. Endpapers illustrated by Kyle T. Webster feature diagrams of handsprings, walkovers, and more. I especially liked the fact that, very early on, our first-person narrator Joey makes a distinction between gymnasts who are technically amazing and artistically awesome.” ~Slayground

“Perfect for the upcoming summer Olympics, this read is a must to add to your list.” ~GirlsLife.com

“Olympics enthusiasts who can't wait for the July 27 opening ceremonies can get a foretaste of the games with the novel "Gold Medal Summer" by Donna Freitas.” ~Newsday

“…The story is sweet, easy to read, and will be enjoyed by the middle school group it is intended for. Give this to your gymnasts or to your readers who are looking for a first-time romance combined with the trials of girl friendship.” ~Library Media Connection  (Karen Scott)

“Narrator Jaselyn Blanchard sounds like an enthusiastic 14-year-old girl, right down to the raised inflection that turns most of her sentences into questions.” ~AudioFile