pstrongPerfect Balance gymnasts are strong diverse girls reaching their goals!strongppstrong Three great stories in one BIG book!strongpp ppPaige, Marissa, and Alexis are back in this 3-book collection. The girls are in middle school and training Level 6 and Level 7 gymnastics. Paige struggles with the changes she experiences in puberty, Marissa discovers that juggling school and gymnastics is harder than she anticipated, and Alexis experiences the hard work involved in coming back from an injury.pp ppAll three girls turn to their teammates, friends, and families for support as they take on their new challenges with the unique determination of a gymnast.pp ppPerfect Balance Gymnastics Optionals is a spin-off to the original Perfect Balance Gymnastics Series. Both series depict strong diverse girls reaching their goals and promote grace and confidence for life.pp pp These stories are written at a 6th7th grade reading level and appeal to ages 11-14.pp pp The Stories in The Optionals Coll