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Books About Figure Skating
There are many books about figure skating available. Get information on these resources in this section.
Review of the Figure Skating Book Murder, She Wrote: Skating on Thin Ice
This article reviews the book, Murder, She Wrote: Skating on Thin Ice, a figure skating murder mystery. The book is written by the television murder mystery writer "Jessica Fletcher" (with help from Donald Bain).
Review of "Murder on Ice"
Murder on Ice is a figure skating murder mystery. It is the first in a series of murder mysteries written by Alina Adams.
Review of Flying Camels and Tiger Mothers
Flying Camels and Tiger Mothers by Andy Schell is a very entertaining figure skating novel.
Review of "Still Skating Forward" - A Book by Joanne Vassallo Jamrosz
In Still Skating Forward, Joanne Vassallo Jamrosz continues telling the individual and moving stories of some remarkable people in the figure skating world.
Cammie and Alex's Adventures in Skating History - A Book by Olga Jaffae
Cammie and Alex's Adventures in Skating History is the third in a series of children's ice skating books by Olga Jaffae.
Review of Cammie and Alex's Adventures in the Icy Park
Cammie and Alex's Adventures in the Icy Park is the fourth book in Olga Jaffae's figure skating fantasy series.
Review of On Thin Ice
On Thin Ice is the second figure skating murder mystery written by Alina Adams.
Indelible Tracings - Review of the Figure Skating Book Indelible Tracings
On February 15, 1961, a tragic plane crash killed all the members of the U.S. Figure Skating Team. Also, friends, family, judges, officials, and coaches were killed. The skaters were traveling to the World Championships in Prague, Czechoslovakia. Patty Shelley Bushman has written a book, INDELIBLE TRACINGS, about this story.
Review of "Maddie Takes the Ice" - A Figure Skating Book
"Maddie Takes the Ice" is a book about a talented young ice skater. The book was published in May of 2010, and is written by Nicolette House, who is a figure skating coach and former international ice dance competitor.
Skating Forward - A Book by Joanne Vassallo Jamrosz
Skating Forward by Joanne Vassallo Jamrosz is a book about sixteen different female figure skaters. Each skater has a unique story to tell; each skater has faced personal challenges.
Dream Big, Little Pig - A Book by Olympic Skating Champion Kristi Yamaguchi
Olympic figure skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi has written a book about following your dreams. The book is about a pig with big dreams. She wants to be a star, but being a star is not easy. When she discovers the joy of ice skating, she begins to believe in herself.
"It's Okay to Fall" - A Book by H.J. Towsley
"It's Okay to Fall" is an easy to read children's ice skating book. The story is about a little girl's first ice skating lesson.
"The Great Eight" By Olympic Figure Skating Champion Scott Hamilton
In "The Great Eight," Olympic Figure Skating Champion Scott Hamilton shares eight secrets that have helped him find happiness in life.
"Forever Two As One" - Review of Babilonia and Gardner's Story
Since they were young children, Tai Babilonia and Randy Gardner have skated together. Together, they've written Forever Two As One. The book takes the reader into the lives of the figure skating legends.
Review of "A is for Axel" an Ice Skating Book by Kurt Browning
A is for Axel is a figure skating alphabet book written by Canadian and World Figure Skating Champion Kurt Browning. Every letter of the alphabet is used to describe something different about figure skating.
Cammie and Alex's Adventures in Skateland
Cammie and Alex's Adventures in Skateland is a fairytale type story that teaches that the joy of figure skating really comes from mastering ice skating fundamentals, not just jumps and spins.
Cammie and Alex's Adventures at Rainbow Rinks - A Book by Olga Jaffae
Cammie and Alex's Adventures at Rainbow Rinks is the second children's ice skating book by Olga Jaffae.
Review of The Champion Behind the Champion: LambieAnn's Story
The Champion Behind the Champion: LambieAnn's Story is a children's figure skating book about a lamb who becomes a competitive skater. The book follows LambieAnn's career as a competitive figure skater. The book is written and illustrated by BarbarAnn Fitzgerald, who is a former competitive figure skater, a Professional Skaters Association Master Rated ice skating coach, and a ballet teacher.
Review of Dorothy Hamill's Book "A Skating Life"
In 2007, Dorothy Hamill, 1976 Olympic Figure Skating Champion, wrote and published a book. "A Skating Life" is written as if Hamill is talking to the reader. It is a candid account of the good and bad things that have happened in her life.
Janet Lynn's Books
Janet Lynn is considered to be one of the best figure skaters in history. She has authored two books, which she has made available to figure skating enthusiasts and collectors. In this article, Janet Lynn gives information about her books. Information is also given on how to order the books.
"Mia" - Review of the American Girl Figure Skating Doll's Book & Story
"Mia" is a children's book that tells the story of the 2008 American Girl Limited Edition Doll, Mia St. Clair. The book's heroine, Mia, is a ten year old competitive figure skater. This article reviews the publication.
Review of Bravo, Mia!
Bravo, Mia! is the second book in the series about the 2008 American Girl Limited Edition Doll, Mia St. Clair who is a figure skater.
Review of the Figure Skating Book "Ice Charades"
"Ice Charades" is a novel about a fairly sheltered girl who joins an ice show that tours Europe. The book takes the reader behind the scenes. The book makes it clear that being in a professional figure skating show may not be all that glamorous, but there are also some fun, comical, and rewarding moments.
Review of "Training Figure Skaters" - A Book by Jack Curtis
"Training Figure Skaters" by Jack Curtis is a manual for ice skating parents and skaters.
Figure Skating With Carlo Fassi
Figure Skating With Carlo Fassi is a book that includes instructions on jumping and spinning for all levels of figure skating.
"Ballet Secrets for Skaters" - A Book by Barbara Denise Files
"Ballet Secrets for Skaters" is a book that teaches the secrets of ballet in an easy to read and entertaining format.
Review of "Silver Blades" - Figure Skating Book Series
"Silver Blades" is a figure skating book series written about young ice skaters. The series is written by Melissa Lowell.
A Surprise Finish - A Christian Figure Skating Novel by Lynn Kirby
"A Surprise Finish" is a figure skating book about thirteen year old Kristen Grant. Her family is a family with strong Christian values and they are considering going overseas to do mission work. Young Kristen wonders if that decision will end her figure skating career. This short article reviews the book.
Review of "Cracked Ice" - A Book by Sonia Bianchetti Garbato
Cracked Ice - Figure Skating's Inner World is a book by Sonia Bianchetti Garbato. In Cracked Ice the author tells about her years as an judge, technical committee member, and council member with the International Skating Union (ISU). She tells stories about the top ISU officials that have been kept secret.
Guide Review of "On Edge" - A Book by Jon Jackson
On Edge: Backroom Dealing, Cocktail Scheming, Triple Axels, and How Top Skaters Get Screwed , a book by Jon Jackson, a former competitive skater and international and Olympic figure skating judge, tells the author's personal story of his experiences in the sport of figure skating. The author tells of corrupt judging and ice skating scandals.
Review of "Donald Jackson - King of Blades"
Donald Jackson won the 1962 World Figure Skating Championships. A biography was written about Don Jackson called Donald Jackson: King of Blades. The book's author is George Gross and the book was published in 1977. The book tells the story of Donald Jackson's life as an amateur and professional figure skater. This short article reviews this book.
Review of "Frozen in Time" - A Book by Nikki Nichols
"Frozen in Time - The Enduring Legacy of the 1961 U.S. Figure Skating Team" tells the story of the entire 1961 U.S. Figure Skating team that was killed in a tragic plane crash in Brussels, Belgium on February 15, 1961.
Review of "The Fun of Figure Skating" - A Book by Maribel Vinson Owen
"The Fun of Figure Skating," is a book by Maribel Vinson Owen. In this book, a new skater can learn beginning ice skating skills, figures, freestyle, footwork, and ice dances.
Review of "One Skater's Journey" - A Figure Skating Book by Karen Reid
"One Skater's Journey" is a fictional book about a young figure skater named Kelly Butler. The story starts when Kelly puts on her first pair of skates. The reader follows Kelly through her figure skating journey. The book will give readers of all ages an idea of what is involved in being a serious competitive figure skater, and the story...
