A Dutch boy and girl work toward two goals, finding the doctor who can restore their father's memory and winning the competition for the silver skates.
A candid and unconventional memoir that charts the rise of his natural talents and tells about the family that sacrificed everything to support his passions and gave him his style, self-discipline, and a fearless confidence to be himself and say whatever's on his mind.
Presents a brief biography of Kristi Yamaguchi, world figure skating champion, and includes information on her childhood, her family life, her Japanese heritage, and her career as a figure skater.
Esperanza Flores's place on the United States Olympic figure skating team has come at the expense of an injured skater, so in addition to the pressure of sudden fame and outsized expectations, Espi has to deal with the resentment of her teammates--and their efforts to sabotage her routine.
Nine-year-old Harriet Johnson goes ice-skating to strengthen her legs after an illness, befriends Lalla, the orphaned daughter of a great figure skating star, and finds encouragement to become a champion.