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Ella Dove, Author
Imprint: Orchard Books
Publication date: February 27, 2025
Category: Interest age: from c 9 years
ISBN: 9781408373859
“A book to race through, heart thudding, cheering Maya’s courage – a book to keep forever because it’s so subtle, so surprising, so very special.” JACQUELINE WILSON
“An inspiring and uplifting story that celebrates friendship, family and overcoming challenges.” The Week Jr
When Maya finds a list she made before losing her leg, she decides she’s still going to do everything on it – even though her former bestie has ditched her for the cool kids.
Before she turns 13, she’s going to . . .
* Get her ears double-pierced
* Learn how to roller-skate
* Stay up all night at a sleepover
* Go viral
* Have the best birthday party ever
* MAKE HER EX-BEST-FRIEND SOPHIE REALISE WHAT SHE’S MISSING!!!
This funny and uplifting story by journalist and amputee Ella Dove is a celebration of friendship, family and overcoming adversity.
Ella Dove’s life changed forever when a freak accident meant that she had to have her leg amputated. An inspirational speaker, journalist, novelist and amputee, Ella is a natural storyteller with an effortlessly engaging appeal.
Ella Dove is Features Editor at Women and Home and Women’s Weekly magazines. Prior to that, she was deputy features editor on Good Housekeeping, Red and Prima magazines and also compiled and edited Red’s book section.
Topic: Disability, Empathy, Growing up, Life changes
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: How To Roller-Skate with One Leg
Book Creator: Ella Dove
When Maya finds a list she made before losing her leg,
This funny and uplifting story by journalist and amputee Ella Dove is a celebration of friendship,