Roll with It

I am so thankful to @NetGalley and the publisher that I was able to read this book. It was just beautiful. A story of acceptance, dealing with change and persevering when things are hard. Ellie’s relationships with her family and friends are so real. I can’t wait to share this heartprint book with my students

5 stars. I simply loved everything about this book. I devoured it in 2 sittings. I am a big fan of Sharon Draper’s Out Of My Mind and read it aloud every year. This book reminds me of it, but definitely has its own personality. In true middle grade book fashion, there is more than one problem. All of the characters are complex and interesting. This book would make an excellent addition to my classroom library. It would make a great read aloud for my grade 3 students. I just loved this book.

Roll With It was an incredible book with a main character who has a disability. For those that liked Wonder, this is a great follow up read.
Ellie is more than just a girl in a wheelchair. She is a girl who speaks her mind, has family challenges and wants to find a true friend. Moving to her grandparent's trailer park provides her some unique opportunities (and challenges) that she takes head on. Ellie never lets her disability get in the way of what she wants.
Sumner did an excellent job writing these characters and their individual identities. She understands and relates to these characters in a real way that makes them that much more believable and easily connected to the reader. I think readers need this book. I think teachers need this book and I think parents need this book. Keep writing Jamie!