Maggie Vaults Over the Moon, Grant Overstake
Maggie Vaults Over the Moon, Grant Overstake
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Maggie Vaults Over the Moon

Author: Grant Overstake

Narrator: Tavia Gilbert

Unabridged: 6 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/31/2015


Synopsis

See what can happen when you follow your dreams!Maggie Steele is a gritty farm girl from tiny Grain Valley, Kansas, who pours her broken heart into the daring, dangerous sport of pole-vaulting. Driven by a secret she cannot share with anyone, Maggie finds herself on a quest to soar far higher than critics think a girl should ever go. Unflinching in its exploration of teenage grief and filled with brilliant descriptions of a breathtaking, beautiful sport, Maggie Vaults Over the Moon is a powerful and rewarding story for middle-grade readers and adults.

About Grant Overstake

Grant Overstake, author and former Miami Herald staff writer, has written two novels on important themes for young people. His premier novel, Maggie Vaults Over the Moon, received widespread critical acclaim for its focus on grief and recovery from loss. The Real Education of TJ Crowley explores the thorny issue of race and relationships between students during the Civil Rights era.

About Tavia Gilbert

Tavia Gilbert is an acclaimed narrator of more than four hundred full-cast and multivoice audiobooks for virtually every publisher in the industry. Named the 2018 Voice of Choice by Booklist magazine, she is also winner of the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. She has earned numerous Earphones Awards, a Voice Arts Award, and a Listen-Up Award. Audible.com has named her a Genre-Defining Narrator: Master of Memoir. In addition to voice acting, she is an accomplished producer, singer, and theater actor. She is also a producer, singer, photographer, and a writer, as well as the cofounder of a feminist publishing company, Animal Mineral.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Fran

Maggie Vaults Over the Moon Grant Overtake Life on a farm is quite different from that in the city. Maggie Steele is a young teenage girl whose ties to her family are more than just refreshing. Working along side of brother and father during harvesting season and helping with chores was a team effort......more

Goodreads review by Diane

Grant Overstake, the author of Maggie Vaults Over the Moon, has created in Maggie Steele a courageous young woman who, despite self-doubt and grief, find wholeness in a most unusual way, through the sport of pole vaulting. Being non-athletic myself, I wasn't sure how I would relate to a story of a t......more

Goodreads review by Timothy

Excellent coming-of-age sports book, especially for female athletes.......more

Goodreads review by Mary

Maggie Steele lives on the farm her family has kept for generations in the small town of Grain Valley where everyone seems to know everyone else. For much of her life, Maggie has been content to participate in the annual farm duties while finding time for her brother Alex, her best friend Betsy, and......more

Goodreads review by Dave

I finished Overstake's second book, The Real Education of TJ Crowley, last month and so decided to grab his first book. It is a YA story about a young girl in rural Kansas who learns to pole vault after a tragedy occurs the summer of her senior year. I read it in one day and really enjoyed it. I mig......more


Quotes

“Comes along at the perfect time. Girls who play sports and the coaches and families who support them will thoroughly enjoy this warm, uplifting story.” USA Today

“An inspirational pick for young adult fiction collections.” Midwest Book Review

“Overstake’s novel exudes sweetness; in some ways, it feels as if it takes place in another era, as it lacks the dark edge seen in other popular YA stories. Former sportswriter Overstake’s crisp style also gives the pole-vaulting scenes authenticity and tension. The story will most likely engage younger teenage girls, but its themes will resonate with anyone who has suffered profound loss. A fine YA novel about perseverance in sports and in life.” Kirkus Reviews

“Tavia Gilbert thoroughly conveys Maggie Steele’s grief when her brother, Alex, dies in an accident. Gilbert beautifully delivers the detailed descriptions of Maggie’s life at school and at home on her family’s Kansas farm…Gilbert’s splendid portrayals of Maggie’s real-life coach, teammates, and parents…will thoroughly engage listeners.” AudioFile

“I myself experienced loss when I was a young girl. Sports were my outlet and helped me through some of the hardest times of my life. This book captured me cover to cover. I highly recommend Maggie Vaults Over the Moon!” Becky Holliday, US Olympic pole-vaulter

“A fantastic book! Well put together and very inspirational!” John Mayor, Olympic torchbearer and British champion

“Every single person should be able to relate to Maggie.” Jeremy Scott, US Olympic pole-vaulter

“One of the most pure and wholesome young adult books I’ve ever read!” Shannon Clark, Girls Gone Sporty ambassador

“I highly recommend it for all teens, especially those seeking direction during the storm and stress of adolescence.” Timothy M. Tays, PhD, clinical psychologist

“A great family book!” Joe Dial, coach, Oral Roberts University and Dial Athletics