Overview
Ever since his mom left, Riley has been a mess. He feels nervous all the time. His heart pounds, his neck is tight, and he can't seem to turn off his brain. His dad signs him up for aikido, hoping it will help. In the dojo, Riley meets boys who are much rougher than he is and a girl who is tougher than all the rest of them put together. For Wafaa, aikido is not her first choice. She was disqualified from competing in judo for wearing a hijab. From the first time she steps on the mat, it's clear she is far more skilled than anyone expected. Through the teachings of their sensei, Riley and his classmates come to understand that aikido is not about winning or losing or about being perfect. Sensei shows them how to tap into their inner strength and find their place in the universe
Full Product Details
Author: John Corr
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers,Canada
Imprint: Orca Book Publishers,Canada
Dimensions:
Width: 12.70cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 18.80cm
Weight: 0.227kg
ISBN: 9781459818613
ISBN 10: 145981861
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 01 June 2019
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"Addressing mental health with empathy…an unexpected lesson that shows 'learning to fall' is an important step in developing resilience. --Kirkus Reviews Ideal for martial arts fans looking for fiction that reflects their world, or else fictional guidance on relieving anxiety. Recommended. --School Library Connection An interesting and engaging fast-paced read with strong, positive messages about self-control, self-improvement, and self-discipline. --CM: Canadian Review of Materials
An interesting and engaging fast-paced read with strong, positive messages about self-control, self-improvement, and self-discipline. --CM: Canadian Review of Materials (01/11/2019) "Addressing mental health with empathy…an unexpected lesson that shows 'learning to fall' is an important step in developing resilience. -- (01/10/2019) Ideal for martial arts fans looking for fiction that reflects their world, or else fictional guidance on relieving anxiety. Recommended. -- (01/02/2019)
"Addressing mental health with empathy…an unexpected lesson that shows 'learning to fall' is an important step in developing resilience. -- (01/10/2019) An interesting and engaging fast-paced read with strong, positive messages about self-control, self-improvement, and self-discipline. --CM: Canadian Review of Materials (01/11/2019) Ideal for martial arts fans looking for fiction that reflects their world, or else fictional guidance on relieving anxiety. Recommended. -- (01/02/2019)
"Addressing mental health with empathy…an unexpected lesson that shows 'learning to fall' is an important step in developing resilience. -- (01/10/2019) Ideal for martial arts fans looking for fiction that reflects their world, or else fictional guidance on relieving anxiety. Recommended. -- (01/02/2019) An interesting and engaging fast-paced read with strong, positive messages about self-control, self-improvement, and self-discipline. --CM: Canadian Review of Materials (01/11/2019)
Author Information
John Corr has a third-degree black belt in Yoshinkan Aikido as well as a PhD in English from McMaster University. He lives in Hamilton, Ontario, with his wife and three sons.
