Hell's Belles
Hell's Belles
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Capstone
Just the Series: Roller Girls   

Series and Publisher: Roller Girls   

Annotation: The Liberty Belles are finally winning. But Annie hurts her ankle. Will it heal in time for the bout?
 
Reviews: 2
Catalog Number: #112169
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Publisher: Capstone
Copyright Date: 2013
Edition Date: 2013 Release Date: 07/01/13
Pages: 255 pages
ISBN: 1-623-70024-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-623-70024-9
Dewey: Fic
LCCN: 2013363902
Dimensions: 21 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
School Library Journal (Sat Feb 01 00:00:00 CST 2014)

Gr 6-10 Fourteen-year-old Annie, British transplant to Liberty Heights, Illinois, her dad's hometown, is a tall, dynamic freshman who did gymnastics for 10 years and makes the cheerleading team in her new school. Then she decides to join the junior roller-derby league instead. Other engaging characters include dreamy soccer captain, Tyler, and Jessie, a punk rock DJ and clerk at the rink who is also Annie's personal cheerleader. Annie's teammates prove that derby girls come in all shape and sizes. The novel explores several separations, including Annie's parents', the teen's separation from her home country, and the difficulty of parenting from a distance. Being a roller-derby girl gives Annie confidence, though, and readers will emapathize with her. Glynis Jean Wray, Ocean County Library, Toms River, NJ

Horn Book (Tue Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2014)

UK expat Annie is having a rough time fitting in at her new Midwestern high school, until she discovers roller derby and reinvents herself as Anne R. Key (Falling). The second volume, Hell's, finds Annie's team taking on their archrivals in a special Halloween bout. Somewhat stilted writing and simplistic themes mar the otherwise entertaining blend of sports action and romance.

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School Library Journal (Sat Feb 01 00:00:00 CST 2014)
Horn Book (Tue Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2014)
Reading Level: 7.0
Interest Level: 7-12

Annie's roller derby team, the Liberty Belles, are finally on a winning streak. They plan a special Halloween bout with their arch rivals, the High Rollers. But Annie sprains her ankle. Will it heal in time for the bout? To make matters worse, Tyler seems to be ignoring her and flirting with Kelsey, her school's most popular cheerleader. At least Jesse is proving to be a good friend. He always seems to know exactly how to cheer her up.


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