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OverviewWhen her mom forces her to take Jiu-Jitsu lessons, twelve-year-old Angie's plans for befriending the popular girls at her new school seem derailed. She'll need to navigate the perils of sixth grade and the ""grossness"" of Jiu-Jitsu to find out just what kind of girl she is... and what kind she wants to be. What's more terrifying than being forced into a coed combat wrestling martial art by your own mother? Sixth grade. Angie Larson hates Jiu-Jitsu. Like many twelve-year-old girls, she fails to find the glamour in a martial art that embraces zero personal space and choking as an end goal. Seriously, people choke her, drip sweat on her face, and even wrap their legs around her neck. It's the worst. Instead, she idolizes the seemingly perfect kids at her school who do ""normal"" activities like dance or soccer. But just when it seems like Angie is about to be accepted by them, her mom enrolls her in a Jiu-Jitsu tournament and begins a relationship with the sweatiest coach on the planet. And to make things more complicated, Angie develops a close friendship with a boy who is definitely not part of the ""cool"" crowd. Angie must decide who she is while making some painful decisions both on and off the mat. Is she a dance girl, a soccer girl, a nothing girl... or a Jiu-Jitsu girl? AGES: 8 to 13 AUTHOR: Jennifer Dutton worked for years as a writer in the finance industry before becoming a teacher in a variety of elementary and middle grade classrooms. There, she's had the privilege of being a keen observer of the life experience. Her writing reflects the diversity and resilience she witnesses firsthand. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jennifer DuttonPublisher: Jolly Fish Press Imprint: Jolly Fish Press Weight: 0.245kg ISBN: 9781631636929ISBN 10: 1631636928 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 24 January 2023 Recommended Age: From 8 to 13 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsDutton graciously explores how being brave means being yourself with the power to own up to your mistakes and stand up for others in times of need. --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Author InformationJennifer Dutton worked for years as a writer in the finance industry before becoming a teacher in a variety of elementary and middle grade classrooms. There, she’s had the privilege of being a keen observer of the life experience. Her writing reflects the diversity and resilience she witnesses firsthand. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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