Rolling on (Roll With It #3)

Equal parts heartbreaking and heartwarming.

Praise for Roll with It
A big-hearted story that's as sweet as it is awesome.—R.J. Palacio, author of Wonder

Ellie is filled with ideas for delicious baked goods, but she can't quite figure out the recipe to make her family feel whole again. Filled with heart and spirit—I love this book. —Kristin O'Donnell Tubb, author of The Story Collector series and A Dog Like Daisy

My son Jacob says: 'I usually read books about wizards and magic, but I liked this a lot. I liked the scenes and I wanted to hang out with Ellie. I'm reading it a second time now.'—Deb Perelman, creator of Smitten Kitchen

A heartfelt and humorous glimpse into the life of a girl with cerebral palsy who is determined to make her mark on a world that often perceives her as limited because of her disability. . . . The challenges faced by youth like Ellie are underrepresented in children's literature; highly recommended for middle grade collections. -School Library Journal

Sumner, whose son has cerebral palsy, writes Ellie without sitcom clichés and with authentic near-teen sass. The telling details of wheelchair use, health risks, and social challenges ring true but don't overshadow the characterization of Ellie as a person, who loves to bake even more than she likes to snark and whose narration is spirited and inviting. Fans of Kate DiCamillo will especially appreciate this story of unexpected friendship and belonging.—BCCB

Those facing life changes like Ellie's will find her experiences resonant and, ultimately, comforting . . . Equal parts heartbreaking and heartwarming.—Kirkus Reviews

★ Drawing on her own experiences with her son, who has cerebral palsy, debut author Sumner doesn't sugarcoat Ellie's daily challenges—social, emotional, and physical—including navigating showers and crowded classrooms. . . . Ellie is easy to champion, and her story reminds readers that life's burdens are always lighter with friends and family—and a good piece of pie—at the ready.—Publishers Weekly, starred review

An honest, emotionally rich take on disability, family, and growing up."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ Ellie takes on life head first, and her first-person, present-tense narrative reveals a feisty, dynamic character surrounded by well-rounded characters just as appealing as she is. The plot moves swiftly, and it's refreshing that the story's focus is less on Ellie's disability and more on her gradual ability to learn how to 'roll with' the situations that life throws one's way.—Booklist, starred review