Translated from the Spanish based on the Italian. "All of the events described in these books really happened or are currently happening. Only the protagonists are the result of poetic license; the author wanted to protect the identities of the minors involved in these stories"--Page facing copyright page.
Summary:
"Although they are told that wrestling is for boys, preteen girls Noelia and Wara put on traditional costumes of the Aymara women of Bolivia and head to the fighting ring as Cholitas (or luchadoras). During the week they train physically and develop their fighting styles, and although they realize they can't wrestle forever, they both will use the lessons they've learned in the ring to follow their other dreams"--OCLC.
Series:
Against all odds Bellante, Claudia. Against all odds.
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