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Roller derby rivals

Tune in now for the thrills and spills of Roller Derby live in New York City, 1948, as Midge "Toughie" Brasuhn and Gerry Murray show their high-speed, hard hitting rivalry on the roller derby track at the dawn of the television era.

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Main Author:	Macy, Sue
Other Authors:	Collins, Matt (Illustrator)
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Holiday House, [2014]
Edition:	First edition.
Subjects:	Roller derby > New York (State) > New York. Roller derby > United States. Roller skaters > United States > Biography. Women roller skaters > United States > Biography. Brasuhn, Toughie, > 1923-1971. Murray, Gerry.
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Summary:	Tune in now for the thrills and spills of Roller Derby live in New York City, 1948, as Midge "Toughie" Brasuhn and Gerry Murray show their high-speed, hard hitting rivalry on the roller derby track at the dawn of the television era.
Physical Description:	31 pages ; color illustrations ; 29 cm
ISBN:	9780823429233 (hardcover) 0823429237 (hardcover)
Author Notes:	Sue Macy loves to write about sports and fearless women. Her books have been named ALA Notable Children's Books and Best Books for Young Adults, Booklist Editor's Choices, and New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age. She lives in Englewood, New Jersey. Visit her online at www.suemacy.com. Matt Collins has illustrated numerous books for children. His art has also appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and Sports Illustrated for Kids. His website is www.mattcollins.com.