Ekaterina Gordeeva
by Hill, Anne E.
Overcoming Adversity
Reading Level 7-8 Mild (Lvl 2)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Ekaterina Gordeeva rose to fame as a brilliant figure skater alongside her husband Sergei Grinkov, winning two Olympic gold medals together. After Sergei's sudden passing, she finds the courage to continue skating on her own, facing both challenges and triumphs along the way. Her story is one of passion, resilience, and the enduring power of love and dedication to her sport.
Representation & Themes
BiographySportsFamilyResilience
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — Mild Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 0791049485
- Pages
- 116
- Publisher
- Chelsea House
- Published
- 1998
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 20,408
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
Gordeeva, Ekaterina -- Juvenile literatureGrinkov, Sergei, 1967-1995 -- Juvenile literatureGordeeva, EkaterinaGrinkov, Sergei, 1967-1995Figure skaters -- Russia (Federation) -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureWomen figure skaters -- Russia (Federation) -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureIce dancing -- Russia (Federation) -- Juvenile literatureIce skatersWomen -- Biography