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Roller Derby Rivals

by Sue Macy (Author) Matt Collins (Illustrator)

Roller Derby Rivals
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Reading Level: 6th − 7th Grade
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New York City, 1948. Midge "Toughie" Brasuhn is scrappy and lightning-quick. Gerry Murray is a gutsy glamour girl--and Toughie's chief adversary. Their legendary high-speed, hard-hitting rivalry on the Roller Derby track is about to be witnessed by a packed arena and for the first time, thousands of television viewers.

This fast-paced book tells the story of two remarkable athletes at the dawn of televised sports.

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Kirkus

Macy and Collins offer a superb social study through a sports lens. . . . Positively riveting.

School Library Journal

The author recreates the excitement of the game with some success. Boldly illustrated spreads capture the time period realistically and work well with the text to highlight the main action points.

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Sue Macy
Sue Macy loves to write about sports and fearless women. Her books have been named ALA Notable Children's Books and Best Books for Young Adults, Booklist Editor's Choices, and New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age. She lives in Englewood, New Jersey. Visit her online at www.suemacy.com.

Matt Collins has illustrated numerous books for children. His art has also appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and Sports Illustrated for Kids. His website is www.mattcollins.com.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780823441853
Lexile Measure
970
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Holiday House
Publication date
March 20, 2019
Series
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BISAC categories
JNF007120 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Women
JNF039040 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Performing Arts | Television & Radio
JNF054200 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation | Roller & Inline Skating
Library of Congress categories
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