Skating on Mars
Skating on Mars
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Skating on Mars

Written by Caroline Huntoon
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8 - 12
Reading age
224
Page count
620L
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May 30, 2023
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A heartwarming debut from author Caroline Huntoon about a young figure skater discovering who they are on and off the ice. Life isn’t easy on twelve-year-old Mars. As if seventh grade isn’t hard enough, Mars is also grappling with the recent death of their father and a realization they never got to share with him: they’re nonbinary. But with their skates laced up and the ice under their feet, all of those struggles melt away. When Mars’ triple toe loop draws the attention of a high school hot shot, he dares them to skate as a boy so the two can compete head-to-head. Unable to back down from a challenge, Mars accepts. But as competition draws near, the struggles of life off the rink start to complicate their performance in the rink, and Mars begins to second guess if there’s a place for them on the ice at all. Skating on Mars is a tender examination of grief and a hopeful middle grade tale of self-discovery. “This timely, triumphant novel about figure skating, identity, loss, and love will move and entertain readers–and it might just inspire them to find their own ways to change the world. “ –Laurie Morrison, author of Up for Air and Coming Up Short

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deathLGBTQgriefsocial themesdeath, grief, and bereavementsex and genderice skating

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781250851871
    Publication Date
    May 30, 2023
    Publisher
    Feiwel Friends
    Original Publication Date
    May 30, 2023
    Page Count
    224
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2022023529
    Lexile® Level
    620L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~O
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~4

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