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The document summarizes a book called "Extreme Edge" that highlights the Olympic value of excellence. It was published in 2007 and tells the story of Jay, who is determined to climb a tough rock face alone to make his name, while his friend Brad ambitiously plans dangerous ski jumps without experience. The document recommends the book as it tells an interesting story about determination to achieve seemingly impossible goals and has suspense, highlighting excellence as an attitude rather than a skill.

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WHAT I’D LIKE THE WORLD TO READ FOR SPORTS
The Book Title: EXTREME EDGE Author: Heather Kellerhals- Stewart
Which Olympic Value is highlighted in the book ? Excellence: ~ To give one’s best, on the field of play. It is not only about winning, but also about participating, making a commitment to progress against personal goals, striving to be and to do our best in our daily lives. ~ The Olympic Value: Excellence , is highlighted in this book.
Why I chose this book ? ~This book highlights one of the values for the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games, that is, Excellence. It is also a book that tells about a sport. ~Other than that, the summary at the back of the book made me want to read on. EXTREME EDGE
When was this book published ? Year 2007 ~ “ Excellence can be obtained if you: ...care more than others think is wise; ...risk more than others think is safe; ...dream more than others think is practical; ...expect more than others think is possible.”
What the story is about ? Jay is determined to make his name by climbing a tough rock face known as “The Wall”. No partner, no ropes, no fancy equipment. His friend, Brad, has equally ambitious plans - to do crazy ski jump. Trouble is, unlike Jay, Brad doesn’t have a clue what he’s doing. Jay has to reach for the top and stop his friend from the extremes. EXTREME EDGE
Why you friends should read it ? ~The book is interesting and it tells the story about determination and going against odds to achieve something that seems almost impossible. The story has suspense too  ~ EXTREME EDGE
Done by: See Yan Ting School: Crescent Girls’ School “ Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude.” ~ Ralph Marston

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  • 1. WHAT I’D LIKE THE WORLD TO READ FOR SPORTS
  • 2. The Book Title: EXTREME EDGE Author: Heather Kellerhals- Stewart
  • 3. Which Olympic Value is highlighted in the book ? Excellence: ~ To give one’s best, on the field of play. It is not only about winning, but also about participating, making a commitment to progress against personal goals, striving to be and to do our best in our daily lives. ~ The Olympic Value: Excellence , is highlighted in this book.
  • 4. Why I chose this book ? ~This book highlights one of the values for the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games, that is, Excellence. It is also a book that tells about a sport. ~Other than that, the summary at the back of the book made me want to read on. EXTREME EDGE
  • 5. When was this book published ? Year 2007 ~ “ Excellence can be obtained if you: ...care more than others think is wise; ...risk more than others think is safe; ...dream more than others think is practical; ...expect more than others think is possible.”
  • 6. What the story is about ? Jay is determined to make his name by climbing a tough rock face known as “The Wall”. No partner, no ropes, no fancy equipment. His friend, Brad, has equally ambitious plans - to do crazy ski jump. Trouble is, unlike Jay, Brad doesn’t have a clue what he’s doing. Jay has to reach for the top and stop his friend from the extremes. EXTREME EDGE
  • 7. Why you friends should read it ? ~The book is interesting and it tells the story about determination and going against odds to achieve something that seems almost impossible. The story has suspense too  ~ EXTREME EDGE
  • 8. Done by: See Yan Ting School: Crescent Girls’ School “ Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude.” ~ Ralph Marston