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Description
Karen, Kristy's little stepsister, receives new roller skates and demonstrates her skating skills while attempting to learn new tricks. During her practice, Karen falls and breaks her wrist, requiring a trip to the hospital. Determined to make the most of her injury, she sets out to get everyone she knows, as well as a famous person, to sign her cast.
Quick Summary
Karen's Roller Skates captures that relatable middle-school moment when a clumsy attempt to show off becomes an unexpected opportunity to shine. Kids will crack up at how Karen turns her broken wrist into a clever social win by getting every classmate and teacher to sign her cast, turning her misfortune into a moment of fame. If your kid likes the humorous school stories in the Ivy + Bean series, they'll devour this quick, relatable adventure. Perfect for kids in grades 3-5 (ages 8-11) who want a fast, funny read at a 2.4 reading level.