
Kickturn
Brie Spangler(Author)
Random House Books for Young Readers (Publisher)
Published on 17. June 2025
Book
Hardback
192 pages
979-8-217-02411-7 (ISBN)
Description
Lindy has gotten used to life on the road in her parents refurbished school bus. But when the bus breaks down in San Jose, will she finally get to meet her skateboarding idol-and maybe the chance to put down roots, too? This illustrated coming of age novel explores the importance of trying new things and the community you find when you do.
Lindy doesn't love living a nomadic life with her influencer parents in their renovated RV-school bus-but she's used to it. They travel from national park to national park, where her mom creates #yogalife content. Lindy is supposed to be homeschooling, but really, she's watching her favorite skateboarder on YouTube, day to night.
When the bus breaks down in San Jose, Lindy happens to meet a few local girls who want to take her to a real, live skate park. And when they do, Lindy immediately falls in love. With skateboarding. With having friends that aren't her cat. With staying in the same place for a little while.
Lindy's parents want to get back on the road as soon as the bus is fixed-but Lindy is willing to do anything to get them to stay. Even if that means sabotage. Will they ever be able to put down roots? And will Lindy's parents ever forgive her if they do?
Lindy doesn't love living a nomadic life with her influencer parents in their renovated RV-school bus-but she's used to it. They travel from national park to national park, where her mom creates #yogalife content. Lindy is supposed to be homeschooling, but really, she's watching her favorite skateboarder on YouTube, day to night.
When the bus breaks down in San Jose, Lindy happens to meet a few local girls who want to take her to a real, live skate park. And when they do, Lindy immediately falls in love. With skateboarding. With having friends that aren't her cat. With staying in the same place for a little while.
Lindy's parents want to get back on the road as soon as the bus is fixed-but Lindy is willing to do anything to get them to stay. Even if that means sabotage. Will they ever be able to put down roots? And will Lindy's parents ever forgive her if they do?
Reviews / Votes
"A freewheeling tale about a spirited girl discovering her needs, wants, and personal agency." -Publishers Weekly"A relatable tale of friendship and self-discovery." -Kirkus Reviews
"Skateboarders and fans of Dork Diaries or Meg Cabot's From the Notebooks of a Middle School Princess (2015) will especially relish Spangler's latest." -Booklist
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Random House USA Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Third Grade to Seventh Grade, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
Library binding
Illustrations
BLACK-AND-WHITE ILLUSTRATIONS
Dimensions
Height: 211 mm
Width: 142 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
272 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-217-02411-7 (9798217024117)
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Brie Spangler | Caroline Briana Spangler
Kickturn
E-Book
06/2025
Knopf Books for Young Readers
€12.49
Available for download
Person
Author/illustrator of children's picture books, graphic novels, and YA novels, Brie Spangler loves to draw and write stories, and drink massive amounts of caffeine. Writing down the ideas in her head was scary as a kid, so she turned to making pictures instead. Brie worked as an illustrator for several years before she began to write and immediately became a frothing addict. Her YA novel Beast was nominated for a Lambda Award and was named a Best Book of the Year by Publishers Weekly and Kirkus. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Brie now lives in the Bay Area with her family.