Tessa and the Crooked Star

A Gymnastics Adventure from Wobbles to Wow

von Hasan Naseem

88 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Everyone starts somewhere. For Tessa, that somewhere is a gymnastics floor where her feet never seem to follow the plan.Seven-year-old Tessa dreams of performing beneath the biggest lantern at Bramble Hall Gym. With Lantern Day only two weeks away, she wants a routine as dazzling as older gymnast Leni's. There is just one problem: even walking a straight line can send Tessa wobbling.Determined to impress, Tessa fills her routine with big ideas. But when she changes the plan without her partner Orin's agreement, their practice falls apart-and so does his carefully drawn map. Then a leaking roof changes their rehearsal space, leaving Tessa wondering whether she should perform at all.An old scrapbook offers an unexpected discovery: the gymnast Tessa admires once struggled with first steps, too.Can Tessa rebuild her friendship, trust her own progress, and step into the spotlight without a perfect routine?Tessa and the Crooked Star is an illustrated gymnastics chapter book for children ages 6-8, combining gentle humor, relatable worries, and a warm story about learning something new.Inside, young readers will find: - Ten connected chapters following one beginner's adventure.- Ten black-and-white illustrations featuring memorable story moments.- A caring coach, supportive friends, and realistic setbacks.- Themes of teamwork, patience, courage, and self-confidence.For young gymnasts and children who compare themselves with others, Tessa's journey offers a reassuring reminder that progress takes practice.Join Tessa, Orin, and one crooked paper star in a story where showing up matters-and every beginning deserves room to grow.

• Reihe: Independently published
• ISBN: 9798176278026
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 22.09.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Independently published