How To Roller-Skate with One Leg

a funny, uplifting story about friendship and living your best life

Author: Ella Dove

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Hi! I'm Maya Bright. Last year was the worst - I lost my leg in an accident. But I'm still me, and I'm not going to let anything - or anybody - stop me from living my best life!

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Summary

Hi! I'm Maya Bright. Last year was the worst - I lost my leg in an accident. But I'm still me, and I'm not going to let anything - or anybody - stop me from living my best life!

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"A book to race through, heart thudding, cheering Maya's courage - a book to keep forever because it's so subtle, so surprising, so very special." JACQUELINE WILSON

When Maya finds a list she made before losing her leg, she decides she's still going to do everything on it - even though her former bestie has ditched her for the cool kids.

Before she turns 13, she's going to . . .

Get her ears double-pierced
Learn how to roller-skate

Stay up all night at a sleepover
Go viral

Have the best birthday party ever
MAKE HER EX-BEST-FRIEND SOPHIE REALISE WHAT SHE'S MISSING!!!

This funny and uplifting story by journalist and amputee Ella Dove is a celebration of friendship, family and overcoming adversity.

About the Author

Ella Dove's life changed forever when a freak accident meant that she had to have her leg amputated. An inspirational speaker, journalist, novelist and amputee, Ella is a natural storyteller with an effortlessly engaging appeal.

Ella is currently Features Editor at Woman and Home and Woman's Weekly magazines. Prior to that, she was deputy features editor on Good Housekeeping, Red and Prima magazines and also compiled and edited Red's book section. She has interviewed everyone from Idris Elba to Fearne Cotton and Jacqueline Wilson. Ella was a judge for the 2023 Nero Book Prize. Ella is a member of The Speakers Collective and a trustee for the Limbless Association.