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Anila is on her way to her favorite place: the skate park. She longs to glide on her board and feel the thrill of catching air. But when she arrives, the ramp looks like a concrete sea monster! Fear creeps in, making her once-broken arm ache. But Sana’s smile and Damini’s laugh wrap Anila in courage. Her friends remind her that in skateboarding, sometimes you fall—but sometimes you fly!
Srividhya Venkat’s lyrical text and Kate Wadsworth’s vibrant illustrations capture the energy and movement that make this picture book soar.
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Release date
August 8, 2023 -
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9780593529294
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- Lexile® Measure: 510
- Text Difficulty: 1-2
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Reviews
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June 15, 2023
A group of skateboarding girls in India help their friend overcome uncertainty. At the crack of dawn, Damini leaves her modest home on her skateboard after doing her chores. On her own board, Sana winds through the bazaar. Anila climbs into the back of a car. All three meet at the skate park, where Anila wonders if she's brave enough to skate after finally recovering from a broken arm. But when the boys at the skate park taunt her, Anila, with the support of her friends, finds the strength to show them that she is more than capable and to prove to the boys--and herself--that she is stronger than her fear. This book tells a compelling story about the power of friendship and the importance of courage in the face of adversity while highlighting a trio of girls who are very different but are united by their love of skateboarding. Damini appears to live in poverty, Sana is a Muslim hijabi, and Anila comes from a family wealthy enough to drop her at the skate park in a car. Anila's journey is both inspiring and relatable. At times, the prose can feel clunky, but overall, it's an entertaining read with a solid message brought to life by vivid artwork. In an author's note, Venkat states that she was inspired to write this tale because of the increasing popularity of skateboarding among Indian girls. (This book was reviewed digitally.) An engaging portrait of resilience. (facts about skateboarding) (Picture book. 4-8)COPYRIGHT(2023) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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