Kickturn

By Brie Spangler

A broken-down bus offers a chance for roots and rebellion.

3.5/5 Goodreads · 74 ratings

192 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Lindy's life on the road with her influencer parents takes an unexpected turn when their bus breaks down in San Jose. Here, she discovers a passion for skateboarding and the joy of friendship. But as her parents plan to hit the road again, Lindy faces a dilemma: stay and pursue her dreams or continue the nomadic life. Will she risk everything to put down roots, even if it means defying her family? Can she find a way to balance her desires with her parents' lifestyle? Discover the journey of self-discovery and the power of community.

From the publisher

Lindy has gotten used to life on the road in her parents refurbished school bus. But when the bus breaks down in San Jose, will she finally get to meet her skateboarding idol–and maybe the chance to put down roots, too? This illustrated coming of age novel explores the importance of trying new things and the community you find when you do. Lindy doesn’t love living a nomadic life with her influencer parents in their renovated RV-school bus–but she’s used to it. They travel from national park to national park, where her mom creates #yogalife content. Lindy is supposed to be homeschooling, but really, she’s watching her favorite skateboarder on YouTube, day to night. When the bus breaks down in San Jose, Lindy happens to meet a few local girls who want to take her to a real, live skate park. And when they do, Lindy immediately falls in love. With skateboarding. With having friends that aren’t her cat. With staying in the same place for a little while. Lindy’s parents want to get back on the road as soon as the bus is fixed–but Lindy is willing to do anything to get them to stay. Even if that means sabotage. Will they ever be able to put down roots? And will Lindy’s parents ever forgive her if they do?

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