Description:
An incredibly moving picture book about a unicycle that is stuck in a rut and a young girl whose connection gives it the courage to change, from two award-winning creators.
This is the story of a unicycle.A unicycle that goes around in a path of its own making.
A path that gets deeper and deeper as more time passes.
A path that becomes impossible to leave.
Until a new friend enters the circle, and little by little, introduces a new way out. In this arresting allegorical story, Newbery Honor winner Kyle Lukoff tackles big ideas around trauma, emotion, and growth that everyone--no matter their age--can relate to. It is a profound book about the ruts we dig ourselves into, how trusted friends can show their support by helping us see outside ourselves, and how the choice to heal is ours alone.
Brief description:
Kyle Lukoff is the author of the Newbery Honor-winning, National Book Award finalist, Too Bright to See, the Stonewall Award winner When Aidan Became a Brother, among other titles for young readers. While becoming a writer, he worked as a bookseller and school librarian. He lives in Philadelphia, and hopes you're having a nice day.
Review Quotes:
"Children will find this an appealing unlikely friendship story. Adults will recognize that this tale acknowledges the necessity of making connection when attempting to get out of depressions of one's own making--and with guidance, youngsters will be able to make parallels between the narrative and real life. With no villains but one's own psyche, this tale is bound to hit a chord far beyond its intended young readership." --Kirkus Reviews
"A pointedly empathic allegory and a well-rounded portrayal of friendship's bolstering potential." --Publishers Weekly