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The Comeback by E.L. Shen
4.0
This novel tells the story of a young Asian figure skater who must deal with friendship transitions and racial bullying at school. The book draws on the author's personal experience, and addresses issues related to making a new friend, finding oneself in American history, dealing with bullies, and embracing one's natural physical features.
This book is well-written, with engaging characters and believable dialogue. The skating scenes are fun to read, clearly explain skating terminology, and vary each time, without repetition or predictability. The story also includes meaningful moments of family connection, and insight into how to accept yourself and embrace your culture.
This is a great choice for middle grade readers who are interested in Asian representation, figure skating, and relatable middle school dynamics. Sensitive readers may struggle with depictions of racial bullying, but the book can start lots of great conversations, and there are no other content concerns. This book is suitable for younger children who are ready for a middle grade reading level.
This book is well-written, with engaging characters and believable dialogue. The skating scenes are fun to read, clearly explain skating terminology, and vary each time, without repetition or predictability. The story also includes meaningful moments of family connection, and insight into how to accept yourself and embrace your culture.
This is a great choice for middle grade readers who are interested in Asian representation, figure skating, and relatable middle school dynamics. Sensitive readers may struggle with depictions of racial bullying, but the book can start lots of great conversations, and there are no other content concerns. This book is suitable for younger children who are ready for a middle grade reading level.