Kenzie kickstarts a team
A 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<U+2019>s city leag...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Amulet Books,
2020.
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| Series: | Rosewater, Kit. Derby Daredevils ;
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| Summary: | A 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<U+2019>s city league introduces a brand-new junior league, the dynamic duo celebrates! But they<U+2019>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<U+2019>s best friend . . . Isn<U+2019>t she supposed to be Kenzie<U+2019>s best friend? And things get really awkward when Shelly recruits Kenzie<U+2019>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<U+2014>and get back up again. |
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| Physical Description: | 162 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| ISBN: | 9781419740794 1419740792 |
| Author Notes: | Kit Rosewater is the author of the illustrated middle-grade series The Derby Daredevils . She holds a master's degree in children's literature from Hollins University and writes stories that combine humor, heart, friendship, and memorable young characters. Her books celebrate teamwork, self-confidence, and the challenges of growing up. She lives in New Mexico and is passionate about creating stories that connect with young readers. |
