Comeback

Shen, E L

ISBN 10: 1250820529 / ISBN 13: 9781250820525

Published by Square Fish, 2022

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Seller Inventory # 1250820529-3-35185317

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Comeback
• Publisher: Square Fish
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1250820529
• ISBN 13: 9781250820525
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 8 ounces

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Synopsis

A heartfelt debut about a young girl trying to be a champ, in figure skating and in life, with an introduction by champion figure skater Mirai Nagasu.

“Shen has created a high-spirited character worth cheering for.” ―The New York Times

Twelve-year-old Maxine Chen is just trying to nail that perfect landing: on the ice, in middle school, and at home, where her parents worry that competitive skating is too much pressure for a budding tween. Maxine isn’t concerned, however―she’s determined to glide to victory. But then a bully at school starts teasing Maxine for her Chinese heritage, leaving her stunned and speechless. And at the rink, she finds herself up against a stellar new skater named Hollie, whose grace and skill threaten to edge Maxine out of the competition. With everything she knows on uneven ice, will Maxine crash under the pressure? Or can she power her way to a comeback?

Set in Lake Placid, New York, E. L. Shen's debut is a spunky yet stirring middle-grade story that examines racism, female rivalry and friendship, and the enduring and universal necessity of love and support.

About the Author

E. L. Shen is a writer, editor, and the author of The Comeback, Maybe It’s a Sign, and The Queens of New York. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Barnard College of Columbia University, where she majored in English with a concentration in creative writing. Originally from upstate New York, she currently resides in Manhattan.