Cover of Ekaterina Gordeeva

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