Score Out — Melisa Torres

Meet Carmen and her teammates; strong diverse girls reaching their goals!Carmen Alvarez is new to competitive gymnastics, and it isn't quite what she expected. Her Level 4 season is having a rough start with silly mistakes and several falls. Carmen continues to work hard. But just when she has competition figured out, she learns she must score a 34.00 All-Around to be eligible for Level 5. What will Carmen do if her season ends without getting the coveted 34.00 All-Around? Can she talk her family and coaches into letting her attend one more meet to try to get the score? And if she can get to another meet, will she be able to score out?Perfect Balance Gymnastics Books teach girls to be kind to each other, flexible in life, courageous, strong, and most of all, confident. The books set the reader in the world of gymnastics. The characters are relatable and have age appropriate challenges. Each book explores a major life lesson that empowers girls to understand their own inner strengths.Perfect Balance Gymnastics Books increase reading level from 2nd grade to 6th grade as the series progresses. Score Out is the 6th book in the series and is a 4th/5th grade reading level. Score Out appeals to 8-12 year-olds. Perfect Balance Gymnastics Books are chronological, but each story can stand alone.