
The Comeback
A Figure Skating Novel
E. L. Shen(Author)
Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc (Publisher)
Published on 1. February 2021
Book
Hardback
272 pages
978-0-374-31379-1 (ISBN)
Description
Twelve-year-old Maxine Chen is just trying to nail that perfect landing: on the ice, in middle school, and at home, where her parents worry that competitive skating is too much pressure for a budding tween. Maxine isn't concerned, however - she's determined to glide to victory. That is, until she finds herself in competition with Hollie, a gifted new skater, and at school is getting teased by a bully for her Chinese heritage. With her world akilter, will Maxine crash under the pressure? Or can she make a comeback? Set in Lake Placid, New York, this is a spunky yet stirring story that examines racism, female rivalry and friendship, and the enduring and universal necessity of love and support.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 years
Dimensions
Height: 217 mm
Width: 146 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
361 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-374-31379-1 (9780374313791)
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E-Book
01/2021
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
€8.99
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Person
E. L. Shen is a writer, editor, and former figure skater. Her childhood skating career was not nearly as prolific as Maxine's, but her personality is just as fiery. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Barnard College of Columbia University, where she majored in English with a concentration in creative writing. Originally from upstate New York, she currently resides in Manhattan. Find her on Twitter at @ELShenWrites or online at elshenwrites.com.