Kickturn

By: Brie Spangler and Caroline Briana Spangler

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Synopsis: Lindy has gotten used to life on the road in her parents refurbished school bus. But when the bus breaks down in San Jose, will she finally get to meet her skateboarding idol—and maybe the chance to put down roots, too? This illustrated coming of age novel explores the importance of trying new things and the community you find when you do.Lindy doesn't love living a nomadic life with her influencer parents in their renovated RV-school bus—but she's used to it. They travel from national park to national park, where her mom creates #yogalife content. Lindy is supposed to be homeschooling, but really, she&’s watching her favorite skateboarder on YouTube, day to night.When the bus breaks down in San Jose, Lindy happens to meet a few local girls who want to take her to a real, live skate park. And when they do, Lindy immediately falls in love. With skateboarding. With having friends that aren&’t her cat. With staying in the same place for a little while.Lindy&’s parents want to get back on the road as soon as the bus is fixed—but Lindy is willing to do anything to get them to stay. Even if that means sabotage. Will they ever be able to put down roots? And will Lindy&’s parents ever forgive her if they do?

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 192 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780593707821
Related ISBNs:: 9780593707814, 9798217024117, 9798217071012, 9798217071029
Publisher:: Random House Children's Books
Date of Addition:: 06/17/25
Copyrighted By:: Brie Spangler
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Sports, Literature and Fiction, Parenting and Family
Grade Levels:: Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade
Reading Age:: 8–12
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.