Roll with It

Le encanto a La Niña que se lo regale

My daughter was reluctant to read but ended up loving this book. She had it as a required read for summer entering 4th grade.

First 100 pages can be boring .after that it's a must read .my 11 yr old daughter loves it . So inspiring

I didn't read it yet, but it's in a very good condition

I loved Ellie’s story! Her relationships with her mom, grandparents, and community are told in a true middle grade voice. I so appreciate stories that feature kids who are outside popular “cliques” as the reality is that’s the case for most kids.I also loved that there is a thread of leaning into what makes you unique: for Ellie, it’s her baking skills; for her friends, singing, knowing facts, and building. I like that kids this age can be told that what they love is important!The only section that caused me pause and is worth noting is a scene where Ellie and her friend are talking and her friend mentions that they are a “tribe.” When Ellie says that she doesn’t understand - she thinks of the word tribe referring to Native American tribes - her friend corrects her, whitewashing the term and applying it to any group of friends. In the US, this is a big deal as Native Americans have been telling anyone who will listen that the broad use of the word is hurtful. Since this book featured an all-white cast and using the term that way goes un-challenged in the book, I thought it was worth mentioning. And when read by kids, discussed.Ellie’s complex relationships with her family, her friends, and her own health provide the backdrop for a really great character arc.