Award-winning sports writer Owen Slot captures the gruelling hard work and the thrill of competing at the highest level in this exciting and moving story about an ambitious young sports star. Paper boy Sam is talent-spotted when out delivering on his round. Joining a cycling club is the first step in the ambitious task of training himself to be good enough to compete in the famous, newly built Olympic Velodrome. An exciting and inspiring story for the 2012 Olympics.
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Sam has discovered a talent no-one knew he had... Sam is the fastest boy on his paper delivery round - and under suspicion for being too speedy. But when Sam's boss spots his talent for cycling, he also sees an opportunity.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Cycling for Gold and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
Cycling for Gold features in the following genres: Recommended Children's eBooks, Recommendations, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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Cycling for Gold was written by Owen Slot and published by Puffin Books an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd