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  • Published: 13 August 2024
  • ISBN: 9781368089265
  • Imprint: Disney Publishing
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 192
  • RRP: $29.99

Curveball

  • Pablo Cartaya



Roller Girl meets Cardboard Kingdom in this original, contemporary graphic novel for kids, from the New York Times best-selling and award-winning author of A Hero's Guide to Summer Vacation, Pablo Cartaya, in partnership with New York Times best-selling illustrator Miguel Díaz Rivas.

Roller Girl meets Cardboard Kingdom in this original, contemporary graphic novel for kids, from the New York Times best-selling and award-winning author of A Hero's Guide to Summer Vacation, Pablo Cartaya, in partnership with New York Times best-selling illustrator Miguel Díaz Rivas.

Baseball is Elena Rueda’s entire life: She may be the only girl on her team, but she’s the best player and everyone knows it. Except . . . Elena has stopped having fun, and it’s time to leave the sport behind.

The problem is, Elena has no idea who she is without a bat in her hand. Can a summer spent with her brother's quirky friends in an empty sandlot that offers a world of possibility show Elena who she is—and teach her to love to play again?

"Sure to be a heartwarming hit.” —Johnnie Christmas, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Swim Team

  • Published: 13 August 2024
  • ISBN: 9781368089265
  • Imprint: Disney Publishing
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 192
  • RRP: $29.99

Praise for Curveball

Praise for Curveball
Curveball is a lively adventure, rounding the corners of fun, family, and friends before diving into the power of imagination. It’s sure to be a heartwarming hit.”
Johnnie Christmas, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Swim Team

“Bursting with imagination, Curveball dazzles with great writing and kinetic artwork. I loved it!”
Raúl the Third, three-time Pura Belpré Award–winning author-illustrator of the World of Vamos books

“A heartfelt story about following your own path while discovering the power of imagination and friendship. Curveball will be a sure hit with readers!”
Kristin Varner, critically acclaimed author of Horse Trouble

Curveball drives home the vital message that it’s okay to play to win, it’s okay to play for fun, and the best games are the ones where you can do both. You will find yourself rooting for this family!”
Mike Dawson, award-winning author of The Fifth Quarter

“Refreshing . . . A solid story of sports and emotional growth in an unexpected, imaginative package.”
Booklist, starred review

“A moving take on the struggles of growing up surrounded by the pressure to succeed and lacking the opportunity to explore different facets of oneself. [With] vibrant color and kinetic movement, this grounded tale of self-discovery transcends a rote sports narrative.”
Publisher’s Weekly

“[Curveball has] something for every reader.”
School Library Journal

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