About this item
A debut middle grade graphic novel about two girls: one who hates racquetball and another who loves it -- and the strong friendship that blossoms through, and often despite, the sport.Rosie Vo is at odds with her dad. He pushes his racquetball hobby on to her to the point that she dreads ever spending time with him. Thankfully, new kid Blair moves to town and becomes fast friends with Rosie. She's cool, a great listener, and even better, the best distraction from the tension Rosie feels at home.Rosie's convinced Blair is the answer to all her dad-problems. If only Blair could be the racquetball genius Rosie's dad has always wanted! But Blair disagrees, hoping to show her that with a friend by her side, Rosie can face both her dad and racquetball.
About the Author
Maddie Gallegos is passionate about girls supporting other girls, people supporting the environment, and using exclamation points whenever possible. She's known she wanted to make comics since eighth grade, and now she gets to do it professionally! Apart from comics, she's trying her best to play all the sports she never did in high school, and prove the value of the flavor vanilla. She's currently working a graphic novel for First Second, and a soccer webcomic!
