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)

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.

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