Step-By-Step

A chapter book for girls age 8-12 about emotions, kindness, and how to deal with bullying

A heartwarming story about ice skating, best friends, and dealing with a bully. Siarra and her best friend Mia start their new ice skating lessons, hoping to win the chance to join an elite skating group. But they soon discover the journey will be even harder than expected.

Besides mastering all the new skating techniques, Siarra faces a faster skater who bullies her, making her doubt her skills and affecting her progress. And because no one else notices the bullying, she has to make some hard choices. Will Siarra give up on her dream, or find a way to overcome the skating bully and regain her confidence?

This entertaining coming-of-age story imparts valuable lessons on anger, perseverance, and dealing with a bully. Parents will also appreciate the subtle messages about proactively discussing and addressing bullying with their children. With relatable characters and a page-turning plot, Skating into Trouble examines the friendships, struggles, and triumphs that come with growing up.

Siarra Jones Skating into Trouble is an exciting, coming-of-age story ideal for middle grade listeners ages 8-12.