Language: G (0 swears); Mature Content PG; Violence: G
BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS – OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Fifth grader Kenzie has dreamed of being on a roller derby team as long as she can remember. Together with her best friend, Shelly, they want to try out for a derby team. In order to stay together, they need to put together a team of five girls before tryouts. This causes some changes in the girls’ friendships as they go from being besties to team players.
Yay, a book for roller derby girls! Though sadly, there isn’t a whole lot of plot besides the title. Kenzie puts together a team and she struggles with putting Bree on the team because she has feelings for her. Fifth grade seems a little young to be thinking of relationships, though there isn’t anything beyond feelings and brushing fingertips. The ending leaves the book open for a sequel, yet wraps up the storyline. This is friendship/relationship angst with a dose of derby.
Michelle in the Middle
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