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Carly, Keira, and Emily are gymnasts. They are all strong and determined to make it to level 6. Carly has a big problem that she has to face, but has had to her whole life. Emily has a home problem, and she doesn't want to talk to Carly about it, because she knows Carly's problems are bigger. Keira knows they both need help, but not the same kind of help. They need attention in different ways. Can they, on top of all their problems, make it to the top 5 of the competition, and/or make it to level 6?
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