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The Jammer

CBCA Notable Book 2023
By Nova Weetman
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In The Jammer by Nova Weetman, the story follows Fred, a young girl who navigates life through challenges and change, after relocating from her beloved roller derby team to a new town. This children's book explores themes of friendship, identity, and resilience as Fred learns to balance her past passions with new beginnings and adventures.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories about resilience and self-discovery, as it features a young protagonist navigating challenges while finding her passion in roller derby. It's a compelling tale for young readers who enjoy sports, friendship, and heartwarming adventures.

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Set against the backdrop of roller derby, The Jammer is a poignant story of broken bones and healing hearts from one of Australia's most popular middle-grade authors, Nova Weetman.

Fred has moved around her whole life, one small town after another. She never minded starting over because she always had her mum, her dad, and her love of roller derby. On the track, she was Fred or Dead, the star jammer, a gun at smashing through a line of bodies and scoring for her team.

But now Fred's life has fallen apart, and she can't imagine putting her skates on again. After road-tripping to Melbourne with her dad, Fred meets a bunch of people who think they know what's best for her. And although she tries to avoid it, roller derby has a way of barging back into her life. A true jammer could push through anything, but Fred doesn't know who she is anymore.

What do you do when the thing that could save you is what hurts the most?

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The Jammer by Nova Weetman is praised for its engaging storytelling and relatable characters, particularly appealing to young readers. Reviews often highlight the book's exploration of themes such as friendship, resilience, and the excitement of roller derby. It's commended for capturing the struggles and triumphs of adolescence while maintaining a balance of humour and realistic portrayal of family dynamics.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702265426

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 257g

Pages: 288

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Nova Weetman Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Nova Weetman lives in Melbourne with her family. She has written for TV and is the author of many middle grade and young adult novels. Her books have been listed as CBCA Notables and shortlisted for many awards, including the Readings Children's Book Prize, the Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards and the YABBA Awards. Nova's middle grade novel The Edge of Thirteen won the ABIA Award for Small Publishers' Children's Book of the Year.

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