Language: G (2 swears); Mature Content: PG (protagonist has feelings for another girl); Violence: G
BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - ADVISABLE
APPEALS TO: SEVERAL
Vale's life is fencing and she can't imagine life without it. As she returns to 7th grade after a devastating accident, Vale tires to hide that she has difficulty some days moving her leg. Vale is determined to return to her pre-accident fencing position despite her pain. Determined to succeed, Vale has to figure out how to define herself if she can no longer be at the top of her game.
Vale is a strong character who has to come to terms with what could be a long term disability instead of a quick fix. She is a flawed character, which makes her relatable. Nice message of how damaging it can be to have all your identity defined by one thing. Vale's crush on another girl, Myrka is subtle, without hitting you over the head with same sex attraction. The free verse didn't feel very much like poetry, more like prose, but the format may appeal to reluctant readers. Vale is Puerto Rican and Myrka is Cuban.
Michelle in the Middle
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