It's not how good you are, but how bad you want it ... Pearl is a young gymnast hoping to be selected for the World Cup in Paris – tumbling her way to medals in memory of her mum.  Her best friend Ryan is also invited to train with the Elites which include champion Jada-Rae.  All face fear, falls and injury – but then there’s the cheating, bullying and sabotage ... If this is the way to win, is friendship for losers? An all-action sporting drama set in the world of gymnastics, from the author of Sister to a Star Packed full of friendships, drama and action; perfect for tweens aged 10-13 years Author Eloise Smith is an ex-Olympic fencer and three-time Commonwealth gold medal winner! Praise for SISTER TO A STAR: 'This fun story has plenty of excitement' THE WEEK JUNIOR  '[An] action-packed adventure' BIG ISSUE NORTH '[A] thrilling, rollercoaster mystery' LANCASHIRE EVENING POST  

Lights, camera ... kidnap! 'Dreams of stardom; sibling rivalry & a gripping ending, Sister to a Star has it all & I gobbled up the entire book' BONKERS ABOUT BOOKS Evie is forever crossing swords with her twin. While she practises her after-school fencing, Tallulah is winning movie auditions. Neither of them could have imagined how their worlds would collide, but when Tallulah goes to Hollywood Evie goes too - as her sister's identical stand-in. But that changes, when the film needs some all-action sword-play. Soon Evie's the one enjoying the limelight - that is, until Tallulah goes missing ... An action-packed sibling adventure of twin rivalry, glamour and skulduggery set against the bright lights of Hollywood! Written by ex-Olympic fencer, Eloise Smith Features a diverse ensemble cast of brave and spirited kids you can't help but root for!