Angelica, a young orphan. had been living deep in the African bush, where growing up among the animals had given her an amazing agility. But now she had been sent to a Children’s Home in England — only to run away on her first night.
Gymnast from the Wilds – Judy and Tracy: #1424 (25 April 1987) – #1433 (27 June 1987)
Plot:
Toni Townsend, a brilliant young gymnast, had been treated as a slave by her rich Aunt Libby until, on a summer cruise, they were kidnapped by natives who believed Toni to be a white goddess called Artanza. Unless Toni carried out 10 tasks successfully, she and the other cruise passengers would be killed. Then Toni found that the high priestess, Jana, was trying to kill her.
Ten Tasks for Toni – Judy: #893 (19 February 1977) – #903 (30 April 1977)
Acting under the instructions of the sinister Burglar, and in order to save her captive twin sister, orphan Cat Conway used her skill as a gymnast to steal the Crown of Carranowa. The police questioned the gymnastics team who had stayed the night at Linklight Hall, opposite the art gallery from which the crown was stolen.
Plot:
Estrellita, known as Lita, the daughter of Senor Ramon Vallendex, president of the small South American Republic of Boravia, was a member of the national gymnastics team. The forces of the former dictator, General Raoul Domenquez, kidnapped Lita and the team, hoping to force the president’s hand, but the team, under the leader-ship of their coach, Senorita Carla Manderos, escaped from the rebels’ headquarters.
Lindsey Lowe and her widowed mother move to Melfort Manor, where Mrs Lowe is housekeeper to the Meredith family. Their daughter, Susannah, gets jealous when Lindsey outshines her at gymnastics. Susannah and Lindsey learn that in feudal times, the Lowes were serfs to the Merediths. Pretending to be friendly, Susannah gives Lindsey a ring of slavery that the Merediths forced the Lowes to wear when they were serfs to them. Her plan is that the ring will make Lindsey her slave.
Hylda is a mystery girl. She does not know her exact age, her parents, and has no full name. She has been living with Uncle Josh and Aunt Carrie, who travel with Santor’s Fair and Circus ever since she can remember, but they and cousin Bette are not kind to her. Hylda decides to go against the circus to find her true parents and indulge her passion of becoming a top gymnast.
Other Appearances:
Gloria Delman gives up ballet school to become a champion gymnast.
Ann Smith is a competent gymnast and her neighbour Terry Sykes a beginner, but with her own coach. Ann and Terry make a secret arrangement for Ann to take Terry’s place in her training sessions. But this leads to tangled situations.
Grace Harper was being trained by Madame Maratova to be a gymnast. Madame was sure Grace had the makings of a world champion and was doing all in her power to help her.
Other Appearances:
Josie Jenkins mother worked as a cleaner at the local gymnasium, where “Scotty” Alex, a gymnastics coach, caught Josie playing on the apparatus. Recognising her talent, he decided to give her private instruction.
