Shelly Struggles to Shine (The Derby Daredevils Book #2)
Kit Rosewater
Perfect for fans of Roller Girl, Book #2 in Kit Rosewater’s series about roller derby explores what is means to be a team player—now in paperback! 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 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.
Publication Year: 2020
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0Book 2 of the Derby Daredevils highlights Shelley. She's not the fastest, or the best at hitting, or the strategy mastermind. She sees the strengths that her four friends and teammates have, but can't see that see has a unique strength.
I found Shelly's quest to make things to stand out while fitting in very relatable. She's trying so hard, but making it harder on herself in the process. I think it will resonate with a lot of young people,
As a roller derby player, I appreciate the setting of this story against the backdrop of junior roller derby. It makes me wish I could lace up my skates and practice with my friends again!
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