Eloise Smith
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Eloise was once a real-life sword-fighter. She fenced for Great Britain in the Sydney Olympics, was British No. 1 for many years and won three Commonwealth gold medals. After hanging up her swords, she became an advertising creative director. She’s worked for some of the worlds biggest brands – from cars to trainers to washing powder. She also studied English Language & Literature at St Edmunds Hall, Oxford University, so is pretty good at spelling. Nowadays, she lives in London with one husband, two boys and zero dogs.
Winner Takes Gold
It takes courage to follow your dreams . . .
Young gymnast Pearl dreams of winning gold in Paris. It’s what Mum would have wanted.
However, elite training camp is super tough, even with the help of best friend Ryan and rising star, Jada-Rae.
Think ice baths, rivalry … sabotage.
When others will do anything to win, what will Pearl risk? Safety? Morals? Friendships?
This thrilling tale reminds us sport is about more than medals. It’s about making friends, being brave and freeing your soul.
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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!
