num_pages: 362
description: At age fifteen Katie Wilder might be one of the greatest figure skaters in the world . . . but no one even knows she exists. When a childhood accident leaves her face so severely scarred that she wears a mask Katie never leaves the Ice Castle the rink owned by her father a once-famous coach. Skating since she could walk and without friends and distractions every moment is dedicated to her passionskatingunder her father's guidance.However when her father returns to coaching and Olympic hopefuls come to train her safe and private world is gone. Katie searches for the courage to not only show the world what she can do on the ice but more importantly make her first friend and start to live a life that extends outside the rink.REVIEWS FROM THE FIGURE SKATING WORLDCould not have a more perfect message especially today. Love acceptance and in the end the courage to inspire. -Skating magazine (official publication of U.S. Figure Skating)An entertaining and engaging book. With well-known skating personalities blended with fictional characters skating fans will definitely feel connected to the story. Highly recommended! -International Figure Skating magazineWhat a wonderful read! Captures the skater's perspective so accurately I was perspiring like I was back competing at U.S. Nationals. This book was like a dessert I didn't want to finish. 100% loved it! -Jordan Cowan On Ice PerspectivesThis book is a treat! Truly entertaining while remaining authentic. A very enjoyable and exciting read not limited to figure skating fans. -Tatjana Flade International figure skating journalistA must read! I can't wait for the movie! -Tom Zakrajsek World &amp; Olympic figure skating coachStrength humor and courage in the midst of adversity! A great read! -Golden Skate
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title: The Girl Without a Face
publisher: Wordslinger Press