Spring 2025

Balancing Act

From the Series Lerner Sports Stories

  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 5
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

Ballet dancer Ava is excited to join the gymnastics team. But she gets nervous about doing flips, and some girls on the team aren’t very welcoming. Will Ava be able to stick the landing and help the team come together?

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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 3
Category Reading/Language Arts, SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: D Relationship Skills, Social Emotional Learning, Sports
Copyright 2025
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand Lerner Stories
Imprint Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 72
Publication Date 2025-01-01
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JUV032200, JUV039060, JUV039140
Dewey [Fic]
Dimensions 5.25 x 7.5
Lexile 680
Guided Reading Level O
Features Author/Illustrator biography and Table of contents

Author: Max Marino

Max Marino is an author of nonfiction and fiction books for children with a special interest in sports writing. He is based in Virginia.

Illustrator: Amanda Erb

Amanda Erb is an Illustrator originally from Maryland but currently living in Boston, Massachusetts. She has created work for books, magazines, toys, and products. Her art is heavily inspired by animation.

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