Maddie takes the ice
By: Nicolette House
Published: 2010
Language: eng
Number of pages: 190
ISBN-13: 9780981934228
Copyright date: 2010
Subjects: Figure skating; Juvenile fiction
Description: Madison Albright is one of the most confident skaters at the Arctic Circle Figure Skating Club, but the pressure builds as she prepares for the regional championship. A jealous skater is prepared to do whatever it takes to knock Madison from the competition and an old friend turns against her just when she needs her the most. Strangers and classmates alike suddenly make her the center of attention. Her stern coach seems incapable of understanding her worries. Her best friend is preoccupied with boy problems. At home, her family expects a big win. In the final days before the event, her confidence begins to unravel and she struggles to succeed in spite of the stress and strain that is competitive figure skating.
Notes: Includes figure skating elements and discussion questions.