The Kip
Melisa Torres
Jul 2024 · Perfect Balance Gymnastics Book 5 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Rachel F. Hirsch
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Meet Marissa and her teammates; strong diverse girls reaching their goals! Marissa is a gymnast, violinist, and chess player. This summer she is busy in an orchestra, chess tournament, and learning her Level Four gymnastics skills. In the past, doing all three activities has been a snap for Marissa. She is hardworking and smart. But this summer she can't seem to get her kip, a difficult skill on bars. If she doesn't learn a kip she won't be competing Level Four in the fall with her friends at Perfect Balance Gymnastics Academy. As the summer progresses, it's not looking good. Everyone else is getting their kip except for Marissa. What will she do if her friends move on without her? Perfect Balance Gymnastics Books teach girls to be kind to each other, flexible in life, courageous, strong, and most of all, confident. The books set the listener in the world of gymnastics. The characters are relatable and have age-appropriate challenges. Each book explores a major life lesson that empowers girls to understand their own inner strengths.
About the author
Melisa Torres grew up in San Jose, California, where she trained at Almaden Valley Gymnastics Club for ten years. She then went on to compete for Utah State University where she was a two time Academic All-American and team captain.
Rachel F. Hirsch is a voice-over artist, theater actor, and musician. She is known for her youthful sound and her facility with accents, dialects, and character voices. Her audiobook credits include numerous New York Times bestsellers for top publishing houses and production companies.
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