4 books down. 6 to go for
#READ1040 (read 10 books in 40 days).
Book 4:
Breaking the Ice by Gail Nall
I’ve been excited to read
this book for months, ever since I “met” Gail via twitter, during PitchWars.
First of all, she has an incredible story that she’s shared on Brenda Drake’s
blog. You really should read it.
I absolutely adored this book. It was charming, sweet,
wholesome, with just a touch of pre-teen sass. Kaitlin’s journey took me back
to my middle school years, with all the adorable and awkward that comes with
it. Before I read BREAKING THE ICE, I knew next to nothing about figure
skating, but it didn’t take long for me to become wrapped up in Kaitlin’s world
of zambonis, skate guards, and double axels.
The story begins with
Kaitlin’s less-than-graceful reaction when she learns she’s received
embarrassingly low scores after her skating routine. Acting completely out of
character, she yells at the judges in front of all the other competitors and
their families. Mortified, she’s expelled from her training club, and shipped
off to the laughable Fallton club, where she attempts to turn over a new leaf. You
don’t have to be an athlete to enjoy this book, though it might be a bonus, as
Kaitlin’s entire life—as well as her parents’ lives—completely revolve around
Kaitlin’s skating.
Ultimately, this is a
story of second chances, redemption, and forgiveness as Kaitlin navigates her
world of friendship, first crushes, and what it means to find your own voice
and follow your dreams.
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