King of the Ice 1, Kelly Starling Lyons
King of the Ice 1, Kelly Starling Lyons
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King of the Ice #1

Author: Kelly Starling Lyons

Narrator: Kevin R. Free

Unabridged: 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/19/2022

Synopsis

From the award-winning author of the Jada Jones chapter books comes a spinoff series all about fourth grader Miles Lewis.

Miles Lewis loves science and sports. But when his teacher announces a class field trip to an ice skating rink to learn about physics, he isn't so excited. He's never ice skated before, and his friend RJ won't let him forget it. RJ even challenges him to a bet: If Miles skates without falling, RJ will put a “Miles is the man” sign on his backpack. But if Miles falls, he has to put one on his that says the same about RJ. Miles can barely focus on the bet, though, because he suspects his beloved Nana has plans to move out of his family's house--and that's just too much to bear. Can he keep his cool with all the pressure from RJ while finding a way to make his grandma stay?

About The Author

Kelly Starling Lyons (she/her) is the award-winning author of the Jada Jones and Ty's Travels series and picture books including Sing a Song: How "Lift Every Voice & Sing" Inspired Generations and Hope's Gift. She lives in North Carolina. Find out more at www.kellystarlinglyons.comWayne C. Spencer (he/him) is a cartoonist, illustrator, and dinosaur enthusiast. He graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design, where he nurtured an abiding compulsion to draw characters and tell stories about them. Originally from North Carolina, he currently lives in Florida with two powerful daughters and a mighty wife.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Carrie on November 01, 2022

A super fast-paced story about an athlete that tries ice-skating for the first time with some Black history mixed in.......more

Goodreads review by Megan on March 23, 2025

I love that Miles is an ordinary kid, and that the story includes a lot of slice-of-life details - like Miles setting the table, cleaning up after dinner, his Nana reminding him of his manners to not interrupt. I also love that he's excited about science, research, and tries new things even though h......more

Goodreads review by Tracie on November 08, 2023

This "Jada Jones" spin-off series focuses on Jada's friend, Miles Lewis, who lives with his parents and grandmother and loves science. When a schoolmate challenges Miles to a friendly competition that plays out on a field trip to the ice skating rink, Miles reluctantly accepts. But as the field trip......more

Goodreads review by Tam on April 14, 2024

2025 Bluestem nominee. I am constantly looking for strong male protagonists where my biracial boys can see themselves as similar. Miles Lewis is one! If the pictures weren’t there, this could be any boy. His race has little to do with the story. He does research Willie O’Ree, the first African Ameri......more

Goodreads review by Claire on December 03, 2024

Miles is a kid who is great at sports, but his class is going to do something he’s never done before: ice skating! He juggles a bet with a friend with the suspicion of his grandma leaving home all while learning about Black historical figures like the first Black hockey player in the NHL. The book f......more

Quotes

A School Library Journal Best Chapter Book of the Year!

A Chicago Public Library Best Fiction for Younger Readers selection!

"A thoughtful protagonist makes his series debut; sports lovers and the athletic-averse alike will be charmed." —Kirkus

"Ideal for growing independent readers, this is highly recommended for fans of “Jada Jones” or Kara West’s “Mia ­Mayhem” series." —School Library Journal

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