How to Roller-Skate with One Leg *Pre-order

Cover of How to Roller-Skate with One Leg by Ella Dove

How to Roller-Skate with One Leg *Pre-order

Ella Dove (author), Jennifer Jamieson (illustrator)
  • This title is publishing on 27th February 2025
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A funny and uplifting story by journalist and amputee Ella Dove for readers aged 8+

Young readers will find much to relate to in this celebration of friendship, family and overcoming adversity.


This heart-warming story stars a remarkable and highly relatable lead character that young readers will love. Packed with heart and humour, the book celebrates difference, friendship, and bravery and is perfect for fans of Jacquleine Wilson and Cath Howe.

~Emily

When Maya finds a list she made before losing her leg, she decides she's still going to do everything on it - even though her former bestie has ditched her for the cool kids.

Before she turns 13, she's going to . . .

* Get her ears double-pierced
* Learn how to roller-skate
* Stay up all night at a sleepover
* Go viral
* Have the best birthday party ever
* MAKE HER EX-BEST-FRIEND SOPHIE REALISE WHAT SHE'S MISSING!!!

Ella Dove's life changed forever when a freak accident meant that she had to have her leg amputated. An inspirational speaker, journalist, novelist and amputee, Ella is currently Features Editor at Woman and Home and Woman's Weekly magazines. Ella was a judge for the 2023 Nero Book Prize and is a member of The Speakers Collective and a trustee for the Limbless Association.

Number of pages: 272
Reading age guide: 8 to 12 years
Publication date: 27th February 2025
Publisher: Orchard Books
ISBN: 9781408373859
Format: Paperback

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