How To Roller-Skate with One Leg: a funny, uplifting story about friendship and living your best life
By Author / Illustrator
Ella Dove
Genre
Representation & Inclusion
Age range(s)
9+
Publisher
Hachette Children's Group
ISBN
9781408373859
Format
Paperback / softback
Published
27-02-2025
Synopsis
When Maya finds a list she made before losing her leg, she decides she's still going to do everything on it - even though her former bestie has ditched her for the cool kids.
Before she turns 13, she's going to . . .
* Get her ears double-pierced
* Learn how to roller-skate
* Stay up all night at a sleepover
* Go viral
* Have the best birthday party ever
* MAKE HER EX-BEST-FRIEND SOPHIE REALISE WHAT SHE'S MISSING!!!
This funny and uplifting story by journalist and amputee Ella Dove is a celebration of friendship, family and overcoming adversity.
"A book to race through, heart thudding, cheering Maya's courage - a book to keep forever because it's so subtle, so surprising, so very special." JACQUELINE WILSON. "An inspiring and uplifting story that celebrates friendship, family and overcoming challenges." The Week Jr.
Role Model
No Refuge (a Phoenix Comic Book, and eagerly awaited follow-up to No Country)
Under Fire
Running My Own Race
