Rolling On: Volume 3

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In this equal parts heartbreaking and heartwarming (Kirkus Reviews) companion to Jamie Sumners acclaimed and beloved novels Roll with It and Time to Roll, Ellie finds herself faced with first love and learning to let go.

Its the very end of eighth grade and all everyone can talk about is high schooleveryone except Ellie Cowan. Ellie wants to freeze time. Middle school was epic. She moved to Oklahoma, made her best friends, won a baking championship, quit a beauty pageant, and dominated Putt-Putt golf in her wheelchair.

But now her feelings for her best friend Bert are starting to change. When did Bert get so cute And why are all the other girls suddenly noticing, too As if that isnt enough to deal with, Grandpas health takes a turn for the worse. So what do you do when you dont know how to hold on or when to let go

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"Those facing life changes like Ellies will find her experiences resonant and, ultimately, comforting . . . Equal parts heartbreaking and heartwarming." -- Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Roll with It
A big-hearted story thats as sweet as it is awesome. R.J. Palacio, author of Wonder
"Ellie is filled with ideas for delicious baked goods, but she cant quite figure out the recipe to make her family feel whole again. Filled with heart and spiritI love this book. Kristin O'Donnell Tubb, author of The Story Collector series and A Dog Like Daisy
"My son Jacob says: 'I usually read books about wizards and magic, but I liked this a lot. I liked the scenes and I wanted to hang out with Ellie. I'm reading it a second time now.'"Deb Perelman, creator of Smitten Kitchen
"Drawing on her own experiences with her son, who has cerebral palsy, debut author Sumner doesnt sugarcoat Ellies daily challengessocial, emotional, and physicalincluding navigating showers and crowded classrooms.. . .Ellie is easy to champion, and her story reminds readers that lifes burdens are always lighter with friends and familyand a good piece of pieat the ready." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
Her voice equal parts vulnerable, reflective, and deliciously wry, Ellie is refreshingly complex. Kids navigating disabilities may find her frank frustration with inaccessibility, illness, and patronization particularly cathartic, but readers with and without disabilities will recognize her desire to belong. The mother of a son with CP, the author portrays Ellie and her mom's loving but fraught relationship with achingly vivid accuracy, bringing the tension between Ellie's craving for independence and her mother's fears to a satisfying resolution. . . . An honest, emotionally rich take on disability, family, and growing up. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Ellie takes on life head first, and her first-person, present-tense narrative reveals a feisty, dynamic character surrounded by well-rounded characters just as appealing as she is. The plot moves swiftly, and it's refreshing that the story's focus is less on Ellie's disability and more on her gradual ability to learn how to roll with the situations that life throws one's way. -- Booklist, starred review
A heartfelt and humorous glimpse into the life of a girl with cerebral palsy who is determined to make her mark on a world that often perceives her as limited because of her disability. . . . The challenges faced by youth like Ellie are underrepresented in childrens literature; highly recommended for middle grade collections. -- School Library Journal
Sumner, whose son has cerebral palsy, writes Ellie without sitcom clichs and with authentic near-teen sass. The telling details of wheelchair use, health risks, and social challenges ring true but dont overshadow the characterization of Ellie as a person, who loves to bake even more than she likes to snark and whose narration is spirited and inviting. Fans of Kate DiCamillo will especially appreciate this story of unexpected friendship and belonging. -- BCCB

Author Bio

Jamie Sumner is the author ofRoll with It,Time to Roll,Rolling On,Tune It Out,One Kids Trash,The Summer of June,Maid for It,Deep Water, Please Pay Attention, and Schooled.Her work has appeared inTheNew York Times,The Washington Post, and other publications. She loves stories that celebrate the grit and beauty in all kids. Sheis also the mother of a son with cerebral palsy and has written extensively about parenting a child with special needs. She and her family live in Nashville, Tennessee.Visit her at Jamie-Sumner.com.