Breaking the Ice (mix)

I absolutely adored this book. It was charming, sweet, wholesome, with just a touch of pre-teen sass. Kaitlin's journey took me back to my middle school years, with all the adorable and awkward that comes with it. Before I read BREAKING THE ICE, I knew next to nothing about figure skating, but it didn't take long for me to become wrapped up in Kaitlin's world of Zambonis, skate guards, and double axels.The story begins with Kaitlin's less-than-graceful reaction when she learns she's received embarrassingly low scores after her skating routine. Acting completely out of character, she yells at the judges in front of all the other competitors and their families. Mortified, she's expelled from her training club, and shipped off to the less-than-reputable Fallton club, where she attempts to turn over a new leaf. You don't have to be an athlete to enjoy this book, though it might be a bonus, as Kaitlin's entire life--as well as her parents' lives--completely revolve around Kaitlin's skating.Ultimately, this is a story of second chances, redemption, and forgiveness as Kaitlin navigates her world of friendship, first crushes, and what it means to find your own voice and follow your dreams.

My daughter is loving this book.

My daughter is 11 and a figure skater- she absolutely loved this book. Burned through it within a week, she couldn’t put it down.

Both my 12-year-old and I read this book at the same time... and neither of us could put it down! You'll route for Kaitlin every step (and toe jump) of the way. The voice is authentic tween, and the storyline is riveting. The book was sassy, smart, and suspenseful, and it was a delight to read.

Cute book, my daughter and mother read it.

Great book, daughter loved it, she figure skates and loved it. My wife even read the book and she liked it as well.

10 yr. old daughter loved this and says its the best book we have read at bedtime yet.

My 9 year old LOVED this book, highly recommend!!

A great read with a very likeable main character. I was rooting for her throughout. Makes me want to go ice skating and see if I can recreate 'Bolero'!