What do you get when you mix a potentially haunted roller rink; a pink-haired, hearse-­driving grandma; and girl power? A new series: Dorothy's Derby Chronicles. In this first installment, gothic scenes, creepy language, and clandestine subplots, along with an eclectic roller-derby team, blend easily in a sincere tale of familial love, friendship, and tween crushes. Throughout, the story highlights how roller derby inspires protagonist Dorothy, BFFs Jade and Gigi, and the rest of the team to build confidence, learn individual and collaborative strengths, and, more significantly, discover that it's OK to be different. After all, Dorothy lives in a converted funeral home and has trouble not falling while off her skates, though according to Grandma Sally, Normal is overrated! Noting the diversity on her team, Dorothy observes that the players are different sizes and colors and ranged from conservative . . . to wild women. A motivational read that nicely kicks off a spunky new series.