Maggie Vaults Over the Moon
- Author Grant Overstake
- Narrator Tavia Gilbert
- Run Time 6 hours
- Format Audio
- Genre Children’s / Teenage fiction: General fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Death and bereavement, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods and feelings.
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What to expect
See what can happen when you follow your dreams!
Maggie Steele is a gritty farm girl from tiny Grain Valley, Kansas, who pours her broken heart into the daring, dangerous sport of pole-vaulting. Driven by a secret she cannot share with anyone, Maggie finds herself on a quest to soar far higher than critics think a girl should ever go. Unflinching in its exploration of teenage grief and filled with brilliant descriptions of a breathtaking, beautiful sport, Maggie Vaults Over the Moon is a powerful and rewarding story for middle-grade readers and adults.
Critics Review
“Comes along at the perfect time. Girls who play sports and
the coaches and families who support them will thoroughly enjoy this warm,
uplifting story.”
“An inspirational pick for young adult fiction
collections.”
“Overstake’s novel exudes sweetness; in some ways, it feels as if it takes place in another era, as it lacks the dark edge seen in other popular YA stories. Former sportswriter Overstake’s crisp style also gives the pole-vaulting scenes authenticity and tension. The story will most likely engage younger teenage girls, but its themes will resonate with anyone who has suffered profound loss. A fine YA novel about perseverance in sports and in life.”
“Tavia Gilbert thoroughly conveys Maggie Steele’s grief when her brother, Alex, dies in an accident. Gilbert beautifully delivers the detailed descriptions of Maggie’s life at school and at home on her family’s Kansas farm…Gilbert’s splendid portrayals of Maggie’s real-life coach, teammates, and parents…will thoroughly engage listeners.”
“I myself experienced loss when I was a young girl.
Sports were my outlet and helped me through some of the hardest times of my
life. This book captured me cover to cover. I highly recommend Maggie Vaults Over the Moon!”
“A fantastic book! Well put together and very
inspirational!”
“Every single person should be able to relate to Maggie.”
“One of the most pure and wholesome young adult books
I’ve ever read!”
“I highly recommend it for all teens, especially those
seeking direction during the storm and stress of adolescence.”
“A great family book!”
“The positive influence this book can have on young
athletes is incalculable.”
“Maggie’s inspirational story will make any girl feel
like they can accomplish their dreams.”
“A great story of perseverance, grit, faith, and
bouncing back after hardships.”
“A beautiful story of triumph through adversity.”
“Instantly transported me back to my childhood. Will
translate to anyone who allows themselves to be young at heart.”
“This inspiring tale celebrates the courage to turn tragedy and loss into something positive and how the determination to master a sport can heal.”
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