Maggie Vaults Over the Moon
"Maggie Vaults Over the Moonshows a touching and realistic perspective of life's changes wrapped into one heartwarming story. It will captivate those who have lost loved ones and imagine being with them again. This inspiring tale celebrates the courage to turn tragedy and loss into something positive, and how the determination to master a sport can heal. The bits of pole vault history, technique, and struggle will keep the attention of vaulters for sure."--Doug Bouma, Editor,VAULTERMagazine.KIRKUS REVIEWS"In this debut young adult novel, a farm girl rebounds after a family tragedy, soaring to new heights as a pole-vaulter..."Overstake's  novel exudes sweetness... it feels as if it takes place in another era, as it lacks the dark edge seen in other popular YA stories.  ...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." --KIRKUS REVIEWS