Whip It
Cross, Shauna
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BOOK SUMMARY
Roller derby is back, in all of its rowdy and raucous glory.
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Skirts, Skates, & Scrapes!All the old school skills with a new punk rock attitudeCome see The Lone Star Derby GirlsAustins All-Girl Roller Derby LeagueThe Holy Rollers vs. The Fight CrewHalftime Concert by the Chimney SweepsThis aint no cheerleading clinic, yall!Meet Bliss Cavendar, an indie-rock-loving misfit stuck in the tiny town of Bodeen, Texas. Her pageant-addicted mother expects her to compete for the coveted Miss Bluebonnet crown, but Bliss would rather feast on roaches than be subjected to such rhinestone tyranny.Blisss escape? Roller Derby. When she discovers a league in nearby Austin, Bliss embarks on an epic journey full of hilarious tattooed girls, delicious boys in bands, and a few not-so-awesome realities even the most hard-core derby chick has to learn.
AUTHOR BIO
Shauna Cross is a screenwriter and a member of the Los Angeles Derby Dolls roller derby league. This is her first book.
BOOK REVIEWS
The novel shines in describing the dashing world of roller derby, where the players are hot and have nasty names like Dinah Might, Eva Destruction and Princess Slaya. [Shauna Cross shows] naked enthusiasm for the edgy, underground sport.Publishers WeeklyThis first-time author combines roller-skating and coming-of-age with a sardonic heroine to create an enjoyable, quick read. Whether Bliss is battling menacing derby mavens or discovering the perils of lying to parents, she is quirky and likeable despite her prickly exterior. . . . Fans of Louise Rennisons Georgia Nicolson books will be pleased with this American counterpart.Voice of Youth Advocates Sharp humor dominates this entertaining debut from Cross, who weaves her own experience with roller derby into the fun and traumas of a small-town girl experiencing major rebellion. . . . plenty of laughs and adolescent insights . . . exuberant and insightful.Kirkus Reviews Roller derby . . . is conveyed with sexy, enthusiastic energy that injects the whole novel with a warm and authentic vibe.The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books
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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 0312535996
ISBN(13-digit): 9780312535995
Dewey Decimal: [Fic]
Library of Congress: bl2009025440
Book Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Language: ENG
No. of Pages: 234
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