The Comeback

A heartfelt, #OwnVoices debut about a young girl named Maxine Chen who is striving to excel in figure skating and in life. With the encouragement of champion figure skater Mirai Nagasu in the introduction, the story follows Maxine as she navigates challenges on the ice, at school where she faces bullying for her Chinese heritage, and with a new competitor, Hollie, who threatens her position in the competition. Set in Lake Placid, New York, this middle-grade novel explores themes of racism, rivalry, friendship, and the overarching need for love and support.