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by Kristie Arendale (Author)
Savannah steps on the mat and reaches up. She picks her feet high off the ground and smashes the rope between her shoes. Then, with a big push, she grabs higher and resets her feet. I can do hard things plays in her mind.
Savannah loves gym class, but when she discovers the students' next assignment--rope climbing--she finds herself overcome with self-doubt and anxiety. After receiving encouragement and advice from her best friend, Elise, and brother, Isaac, Savannah musters the courage and self-confidence to face this daunting obstacle. It's amazing what you can accomplish when you adopt a positive mindset and believe in yourself!Author Biography
Kristie Arendale makes her home in Maryville, Tennessee, with her husband and two children. After twenty-three wonderful years in elementary education, first as a kindergarten and first grade teacher and then as a school counselor, she retired so that she could pursue passions outside of the classroom. While this is her first official book, Arendale has used and created many stories and plays over the years to instill positive and empowering qualities and characteristics in her students and her own children. She has found a huge connection between her work as an elementary school counselor and as a trainer at The Steel Room. Helping others find the strength and courage to try new things and witnessing the empowerment that results from overcoming obstacles is incredibly rewarding. When kindness, encouragement, confidence, and positivity are evident, great things follow. In her free time, Arendale enjoys hiking and exploring in the mountains and dabbles in trail running and obstacle course racing. Books and nature have always brought a sense of magic to her soul, and she is excited to share that with others.
