The Worst Gymnast

Gemma loves gymnastics. But she has just had the worst class ever, and her coach isn't happy. Are Gemma's gym dreams over? Or will her clever plan keep her on the team?

About the Author

Thalia grew up on a farm on the outskirts of Melbourne. It had a bush area down the back that was perfect for escaping and exploring. After a stint as a dancer she edited websites and travel guides, but her biggest passion has always been writing. She cut her teeth as a series author: Go Girl, Girlfriend Fiction, and the nonfiction series It’s True. Her books have been translated into a variety of languages and sold into countries around the world.

Her first venture beyond series writing is a collection of unconventional short stories called Head Spinners: six stories to twist your brain. One story in the collection, ‘It Began with a Tingle’, is a finalist in the Children’s Fiction (told primarily though words) 2011 Aurealis Awards.

These days Thalia lives in north-eastern Victoria, Australia, with her husband and two children, and their two black cats.