the Bell Above Bars: Mira Vale and Courage to Make Leap

Mira Vale loves gymnastics-until one new skill makes her wish the floor could swallow her sneakers.At Lantern Loft Gymnastics, a courage bell hangs above the uneven bars. Mira dreams of ringing it at the Moonlight Meet. But reaching the bell means attempting a leap she has never completed, and Mira would rather wait until she can do it perfectly.Then practice takes a turn. A missing clue, a wobbly plan, and a mistake that affects her teammates send Mira, Theo, and Suri on an adventure through their railway-depot gym. With Coach Jo beside them and the meet drawing closer, Mira must face the worried voice that says trying is too risky.Can Mira discover what courage looks like before her final chance disappears?The Bell Above the Bars is a warm, illustrated chapter book about gymnastics, friendship, perseverance, and overcoming fear of failure. Young readers will cheer for Mira as she learns that confidence does not come first-and that mistakes can become steps forward.Perfect for independent readers ages 6-8, this sports adventure features short chapters, lively dialogue, gentle humor, age-appropriate suspense, and ten illustrations. It is an inviting choice for children who enjoy gymnastics stories, brave girl protagonists, team adventures, growth-mindset themes, and books about managing perfectionism.Whether a child is learning a cartwheel, starting something unfamiliar, or worrying about getting it wrong, Mira's story offers a hopeful reminder: you do not have to be perfect. You only have to be brave enough to try.