Comeback, The, E. L. Shen
Comeback, The, E. L. Shen
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Comeback, The

Author: E. L. Shen

Narrator: Nancy Wu

Unabridged: 4 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/21/2021

Synopsis

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 isnt concerned however?shes determined to glide to victory. But then a bully at school starts teasing her about 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, this 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 E. L. Shen

E. L. Shen is an author and editor whose family immigrated to Flushing, Queens, many years ago. She attended Barnard College of Columbia University and received a bachelor of arts in English with a concentration in creative writing. Her debut novel, The Comeback (Farrar, Straus and Giroux Books for Young Readers, 2021), was a Junior Library Guild selection, received two starred reviews, and was praised in the New York Times for its “fast-paced prose, authentic dialogue, and high-spirited [protagonist].” The Queens of New York is her first book for teens. E. L. Shen lives in Brooklyn, New York. Learn more at elshenwrites.com.  

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bookishrealm on December 13, 2020

This is going to be great for those that are interested in reading books about figure skating while also reading narratives that discuss marginalized groups and racism. Thank to Farrar, Straus and Giroux for providing me with a copy of this book for review. All thoughts are my own. The Comeback: A Fi......more

Goodreads review by CW ✨ on May 21, 2021

Sometimes you can tell when a story is a love letter, written from the author's heart, and I think The Comeback is one of those books. To me, this felt like a love letter to all the Asian kids who feel different; that they are special, worthy, and filled with so much potential. - Follows Maxine, a Ch......more

Goodreads review by Bonnie on January 24, 2021

Maxine is dealing with a demanding sport, bullying in school, and losing her best friend. She meets Hollie, her competitor, who seems to have it all, but learns things aren’t always as they seem. This is Middle Grade fiction based in the world of figure skating. As a fan of figure skating and sports......more

Goodreads review by Darla on January 06, 2021

Kristi Yamaguchi. Michelle Kwan. Nathan Shen. Names like those evoke images of grace, strength, and artistry on the ice. Figure skaters are incredible athletes and I loved the way this book showcased the discipline and dedication young skaters embrace. Maxine truly loves skating and her parents supp......more

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