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Shelly Struggles to Shine (The Derby Daredevils Book #2)

Series: Derby Daredevils
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Shelly Struggles to Shine (The Derby Daredevils Book #2) by Kit Rosewater follows Shelly, a young skater, who finds herself battling self-doubt as her team prepares for an upcoming roller derby match. While navigating friendships and personal challenges, Shelly learns important lessons about teamwork and embracing her unique strengths. This engaging story captures the excitement and emotions of youth sports.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for an engaging children's story that blends sports action with themes of friendship and personal growth. With its focus on a determined young girl navigating the ups and downs of her roller derby team, it’s perfect for young readers who love stories about teamwork and self-discovery.

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Now an official junior roller derby team, members of the Austin Derby Daredevils are working on their unique abilities but Shelly struggles to identify what makes her shine on the track.

Book #2 in this illustrated middle grade series about roller derby explores what it means to be a team player

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Now part of the official junior roller derby league, the Derby Daredevils are ready to compete in their first tournament. Kenzie starts writing new game plays. Bree works on her speed. Tomoko sharpens her blocking skills. And Jules fearlessly hip checks everyone in sight. But Shelly isn’t sure what she’s best at.

In hopes of taking home the tournament’s Star Skater award, Shelly designs extra-special gear for the Daredevils. But not everything works as well as Shelly imagined, and she can’t get the team on board. Without the gear, how will Shelly shine on the track?

With high energy illustrations from Sophie Escabasse and lots of roller derby action, Book #2 in the series explores individuality while hitting home what it really means to be part of a team.

Series: Derby Daredevils

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  • The Derby Daredevils: Kenzie Kickstarts a Team: (The Derby Daredevils Book #1)
    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’s city league introduces a brand-new junior league, the dynamic duo celebrates! But they’ll need to try out as a...
    By Kit Rosewater and Sophie Escabasse
    Paperback
    $1699
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  • The Derby Daredevils: 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's city league introduces a brand-new junior league, the dynamic duo celebrates! But they'll need to try out as a...
    By Kit Rosewater and Sophie Escabasse
    Hardback
    $2499
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  • Tomoko Takes the Lead (The Derby Daredevils Book #3)
    Book #3 in this highly lllustrated middle-grade series stars shy Tomoko and finds the team at roller derby sleepaway camp in nearby Dallas, Texas-now in paperback!School's out, and the Derby Daredevils are excited to spend all summer tearing up the track. But, the coaches have something super special planned: the Austin league is heading to Dallas for a week of...
    By Kit Rosewater
    Paperback
    Sold Out
  • Shelly Struggles to Shine (The Derby Daredevils Book #2)
    Now part of the official junior roller derby league, the Derby Daredevils are ready to compete in their first tournament. Kenzie writes new game plays. Bree works on her speed. Tomoko sharpens her blocking skills. And Jules fearlessly hip checks everyone in sight. But Shelly isn't sure what she's best at. In hopes of taking home the tournament's Star Skater...
    By Kit Rosewater
    Paperback
    Sold Out

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Shelly Struggles to Shine is praised for its engaging illustrations and subtle lessons about assumptions and communication. The book is celebrated for highlighting the importance of recognising diverse perspectives and is noted as a welcoming and relatable sequel.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419746857

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 September 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sophie Escabasse

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 140.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 176

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kit Rosewater

About the Author

Kit Rosewater has a master’s degree in children’s literature from Hollins University. The Derby Daredevils series is her debut. She lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Find her online at kitrosewater.com. SophieEscabasse is the author-illustrator of the forthcoming graphic novel trilogy The Witches of Brooklyn. She lives in Brooklyn, New York with her family. Find her online at esofii.com.

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