{"product_id":"9781250308818","title":"How We Roll","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eHow We Roll\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Natasha Friend\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA gentle young adult romance for fans of Sarah Dessen about two teens, each of whom has lost something irreplaceable, finding one another.    \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuinn is a teen who loves her family, skateboarding, basketball, and her friends, but after she's diagnosed with a condition called alopecia which causes her to lose all of her hair, her friends abandon her. Jake was once a star football player, but because of a freak accident—caused by his brother—he loses both of his legs. Quinn and Jake meet and find the confidence to believe in themselves again, and maybe even love.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eHow We Roll\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eFriend has crafted a heartwarming story that tackles some heavy issues\u003c\/b\u003e. It will appeal to teens who enjoyed \u003ci\u003eThe Running Dream \u003c\/i\u003eby Wendelin Van Draanen, \u003ci\u003ePaper Things\u003c\/i\u003e by Jennifer Richard Jacobson, or \u003ci\u003eThe Fault in Our Stars by John Green.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003eA strong choice for all YA shelves\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eIn a story about the challenges of being different and the difficulty in learning to trust, Friend \u003ci\u003e(The Other F Word)\u003c\/i\u003e shows great sensitivity in depicting differently abled characters\u003c\/b\u003e. Small acts of kindness balance the cruelty Quinn has suffered, and the message that single characteristics don’t define who people are, invites contemplation.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“As Quinn and Nick’s prickly relationship deepens, so do their characters; Friend’s. . .\u003cb\u003eattention to physical and emotional detail brings readers into their anxious, itchy skins as both learn to trust and forgive\u003c\/b\u003e. Frank discussions of phantom pain and post-traumatic stress add nuance to Nick’s bitterness. Alopecia support chats provide insight into Quinn’s sense of isolation, worsened by Julius’ demands on her parents . . . \u003cb\u003ean unusual, uplifting take on self-discovery and starting over\u003c\/b\u003e.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eThe novel sheds light on unusual but important issues and the effects they have on families\u003c\/b\u003e. Quinn’s fear and Nick’s anger are equally genuine and moving. Friend cleverly finds the sweet spot in both characters to help them \u003cb\u003egain confidence and understanding in a world that neither believes cares about them\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eFriend does a great job of unpacking Quinn and Nick’s emotional complexities, while also conveying the physical issues of both characters’ losses\u003c\/b\u003e. . .Although both Quinn and Nick have bodies that are different from most other teens their age, this story is first about friendship and compassion, resulting in a sweet romance between two ninth graders who are learning about forgiveness and trying to trust other people again. \u003cb\u003eFans of problem novels who do not want a too-heavy-handed story will appreciate this sweet, unique story\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250308818\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40686603665614,"sku":"9781250308818","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_dbdf61cd-b7ba-4884-9881-500b9c23e4c2.jpg?v=1640233926","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250308818","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}