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OverviewA highly illustrated middle-grade series that celebrates new friendships, first crushes, and getting out of your comfort zone Ever since they can remember, fifth-graders Kenzie (aka Kenzilla) and Shelly (aka Bomb Shell) have dreamed of becoming roller derby superstars. When Austin's city league introduces a brand-new junior league, the dynamic duo celebrates! But they'll need to try out as a five-person team. Kenzie and Shelly have just one week to convince three other girls that roller derby is the coolest thing on wheels. But Kenzie starts to have second thoughts when Shelly starts acting like everyone's best friend . . . Isn't she supposed to be Kenzie's best friend? And things get really awkward when Shelly recruits Kenzie's neighbor (and secret crush!) for the team. With lots of humor and an authentic middle-grade voice, book one of this illustrated series follows Kenzie, Shelly, and the rest of the Derby Daredevils as they learn how to fall-and get back up again. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kit Rosewater , Sophie EscabassePublisher: Abrams Imprint: Amulet Books Dimensions: Width: 14.40cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 21.10cm Weight: 0.300kg ISBN: 9781419740794ISBN 10: 1419740792 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 24 March 2020 Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children's (6-12) Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsThe third-person limited narration sympathetically conveys Kenzie's struggle. . . Expressive black-and-white graphic novel-style illustrations show wide diversity among classmates and derby members. . . A lighthearted celebration of life, friendship, and rolling with the punches. --Kirkus Review A lighthearted celebration of life, friendship, and rolling with the punches. --Kirkus Reviews **STARRED REVIEW** This a great pick about fierce young ladies coming together though sports. The book has loads of action and plenty of heart, running with themes of friendship, being a good communicator, dealing with jealousy, and even a little sprinkle of how it feels to have a crush on someone you think is just the coolest person ever. Memorable characters and frequent illustrations bring the story to life and will make anyone want to get their derby on. --Booklist Author InformationKit Rosewater has a master’s degree in children’s literature from Hollins University. The Derby Daredevils is her debut book. She lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Sophie Escabasse is the author-illustrator of the forthcoming Witches of Brooklyn graphic-novel trilogy. She lives in Brooklyn with her family. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |