Book Information
- Series: Lorimer Sports Stories
- Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
- Publication Date: 15 July 2005
- Copyright Year: 2005
- ISBN: 9781550288728
- Page Count: 104
- Dimensions: 5" x 7.75"
- Interest ages: 10-13
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Digital (ePub)
9781552776377
$8.95 CAD
False Start
by Sandra Diersch
Caitlynn makes a deal with her grandfather to join a swim team if he'll stay and watch all of her practices. But after Grandpa has a stroke, Caitlynn doesn't want to keep up her end of the deal.
Caitlynn is no fan of the water, but after breaking her ankle playing soccer, swimming is the safest sport for her. She makes a deal with her grandfather to join a swim team if he'll stay and watch all of her practices. But after Grandpa has a stroke and can no longer tag along, Caitlynn doesn't want to keep up her end of the deal. In False Start, overcoming obstacles requires more than hard work -- it takes a positive attitude.
About the Author
Sandra Diersch

Reviews
"False Start is an excellent choice for the young female athlete who may be encountering reading challenges."
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Awards
Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Selection
2006
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