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File Size: 3105 KB
Print Length: 258 pages
Page Numbers Source ISBN: 162370023X
Publisher: Capstone Young Readers (October 1, 2013)
Publication Date: October 1, 2013
Language: English
ASIN: B00INCAY1C
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I would really like to thank Curious Fox for generously giving me an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. The fact that I received this book for free has no impact on the content of my review. I elected to give this book 4 stars because of the positive messages and potential impact this book can have on younger readers. It is a sweet read for an adult, but very clearly targeting the middle grades and early teens.Goodreads Description:
When Annie moves from London to a small town in the midwest, she struggles to fit in. She gets off to a bad start when she makes an enemy of her school's queen bee, Kelsey. But she discovers a new passion, the exciting sport of roller derby, and makes friends with the cool and quirky girls on her team, the Liberty Belles. She also meets Jesse, the friendly boy who works at the roller rink, and Tyler, a cute, all-American sports star.I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The characters are well written, and come across as believable and relatable. Annie and her Dad have an amazing relationship, something rarely portrayed between teens and their parent(s).I really appreciate that Ms. Sparks keeps the girls wholesome, even while putting them into realistic situations. Their wholesomeness doesn't come across as phony or gimmicky, but instead feels authentic. They're allowed to behave appropriately for their age & still be popular, cool, creative, smart, athletic - in short they get to be individuals. Sure they are still learning about who they want to be when they 'grow up,' but really, at what age do we ever stop growing up? Including kids of all different races, sizes, ethnicities, physical & emotional abilities, each with their own interests, just broadens the appeal and increases the target market. Not to mention helping educate readers about all the differences & similarities among people, yet many of them share the same experiences, showing the reader that they aren't alone.Showing the way Annie thinks things through is an excellent guide for young readers on ways to handle difficult situations with as much grace as one can. Annie isn't perfect, and she struggles with her parents splitting up, but she deals with it, just as she deals with the guilt she feels for deciding to move to the States with her Dad rather than stay in London with her workaholic Mom. She loves her Mom, but realizes that she is actually happy in the States and needs to do what is right for her, especially when it is impossible for her to make both parents happy by living with them - at least not unless she clones herself.Lexie, Annie's first and best friend in town is an incredible artist. Together they dream up a way to surprise Annie's Dad with a mural of Lexie's artwork on one of the newly painted white walls. The two of them have a great time with the project and even more fun showing Annie's Dad their surprise, demonstrating that doing things for others can be even more gratifying than doing them for yourself. By asking Lexie to create the mural Annie is showing her friend how much she appreciates her talent as an artist, boosting Lexie's self-esteem.Another great example of independent thinking and reasoning comes when Annie tries out for cheerleading even though she worries that she will lose her two new friends Lexie and Jesse if she makes the squad. While waiting to hear if she made the squad or not Annie participates in the weekend training session for the Roller Derby league, with a chance to make the league at the end of training. She ends up loving it, and can't help but compare the genuine camaraderie the derby girls share to the petty meanness she witnessed during the cheerleading try outs and from those already on the squad. Eventually something happens that forces Annie to choose between being a cheerleader or a roller girl. She struggles with the decision, but once made she feels lighter than she has in days. Throughout it all Annie never opts for being popular over having authentic friendships. The difference between how happy Annie is with her friends and how insecure Kelsey is even when surrounded by her' followers' is pretty obvious.This book is a fun and easy read, and even more fun because it is easy. By easy I mean entertaining enough to hook you, pull you into the story, and make you invested in how it all turns out. It is easy to see more books in this series as Annie and her friends grow up and deal with more adult issues the older they get. But for now it is really nice to see kids being kids, and written in a way that I really think middle grade kids will relate to. I can also see teens & young adults enjoying the story, as it has elements they are either living through or have experienced in the not so distant past. Even those of us old enough to be the parents in the book will find it a sweet read. At least I know I found it to be engaging, even if I'm old enough to clearly see the subtle, positive messages in the book.
Rating: Four StarsAcquired: via netgalleyAnnie has a choice to make: become a fearless roller girl, or join become a British All-American cheerleader with the head cheerleader already marking you on her list.After growing up in London, Annie relocates to the Midwest to live with her American father after her parents separated; leaving her life behind and starting high school as both a freshman and a foreigner. Wanting to please her dad, she tries out for the cheer-leading team, even though the captain, Miss Popular Kelsey, has it out for her. But there is another sport that catches her eye, roller derby. After watching one game, with her new best friend, Annie is hooked. But, what about cheer-leading? And, the hot soccer player Tyler, perfect All-American boy. Can Annie juggle everything?I read this book in a day. I couldn't put it down. I laughed, a lot. It isn't a book that is going to be a classic, or make it on any prestigious lists; I think that's why I enjoyed it. It is such a light-hearted gem not to be missed. I liked Annie a lot, but it was her best friend I enjoyed maybe a little bit more. She just had such a great sense of humor. Called cheer-leading, cheer-weeding. She was one of those characters that was someone I would like to have in my corner. I could pass on oogling over Tyler, but there was also Jesse, who works at the roller rink and could have potential with Annie if she gets over the All-American Soccer boy crush. I don't think dating an athlete is all that in regards to having a social life, but Annie thinks so. It was kind of annoying. But, really one of the only flaws in the book.The writing was nothing fancy; which worked. The story wasn't convoluted; it was very suitable for the age group the book is geared towards. Although I am no longer in that intended age group, I liked how I didn't have to think while reading it. The flow was good. The dialogue was decent. It all meshed well. There is definitely a positive message in this book. Annie is a good role model; she is strong, speaks up for herself, a good friend, and makes good decisions (on what, you'll have to guess. Is it roller derby or cheer-weeding?) I am looking forward to reading the second book. It was just too fun to not want to continue the series. I am a little biased though, because I do like the roller derby. I loved the movie adaptation of Whip It starring Ellen Page (I haven't read the book yet) that is very similar to this novel. Both girls are discovering themselves and how they fit in where they are living. Many girls in high school can relate to this book. The roller derby choice isn't brought in for the violence factor. It is tied in a great, encouraging way.I would recommend this book if you are looking for some light reading material. It is a great, one to two sitting read. You aren't dedicating too much of your time. It isn't a heavy commitment. And funny. Endearing. Leaves you with a smile. Give this little gem a try. You won't regret it.
Annie moves with her dad to the United States from London so he can start a bakery in his old home town while her mom stays in London, unwilling to leave her career. At 5' 11 1/2", 14-year-old Annie is too tall to continue with gymnastics. Cheerleading sounds like the next best thing. Her new friend Lexie tries to persuade her otherwise. Then Lexie takes her to a roller derby bout, and Annie is hooked. She now has to try out to be a cheerleader as well as a roller girl.This book is great for young teens. Annie is rediscovering herself. She is finding a new passion to replace the old one. She is making new friends, finding cute boys, and dealing with some mean girls.I really enjoyed this book because I know quite a bit about the world of roller derby. It was pretty accurate. I think a lot of young teen girls will find it enjoyable as well. They will relate to many of the struggles Annie is dealing with. Sporty girls will like the competitive sport of roller derby. Skater girls will love it. Even nonathletic girls that just like dressing funky will find fun in this one. I do warn that the cheerleader type will definitely not like how they are portrayed. For that and the fact that the story is very predictable, I think it is a strong 4 stars rather than 5 stars. I definitely recommend it, and I hope some girls become interested in roller derby because of it.Free digital copy provided through NetGalley for an honest review
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