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A review by nicolemhewitt
Freestyle: A Graphic Novel by Gale Galligan
5.0
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This graphic novel highlights a sport most kids probably don't know exists, competitive yo-yoing. The book highlights both the joys and tribulations of working as a team when Cory's dance group works toward their final competition together. But, in the meantime, Cory is finding himself drawn to something new when he sees his new tutor (a stereotype-breaking Muslim American girl) performing some seriously sick yo-yo tricks. Cory is stretched thin between his new love of yo-yo, his need to improve his grades, and his dance team's increasingly frustrating practices. In the end, he has to find a way to balance it all and forge new friendships without leaving his old friends behind.
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher via Barnes & Noble's ARC program. No compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
This graphic novel highlights a sport most kids probably don't know exists, competitive yo-yoing. The book highlights both the joys and tribulations of working as a team when Cory's dance group works toward their final competition together. But, in the meantime, Cory is finding himself drawn to something new when he sees his new tutor (a stereotype-breaking Muslim American girl) performing some seriously sick yo-yo tricks. Cory is stretched thin between his new love of yo-yo, his need to improve his grades, and his dance team's increasingly frustrating practices. In the end, he has to find a way to balance it all and forge new friendships without leaving his old friends behind.
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher via Barnes & Noble's ARC program. No compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***