We Ride Upon Sticks
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3.9
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Quan Barry
In the town of Danvers, Massachusetts, home of the original 1692 witch trials, the 1989 Danvers Falcons will do anything to make it to the state finals—even if it means tapping into some devilishly dark powers. Against a background of irresistible 1980s iconography, Quan Barry expertly weaves together the individual and collective progress of this enchanted team as they storm their way through an unforgettable season. Helmed by good-girl captain Abby Putnam (a descendant of the infamous Salem accuser Ann Putnam) and her co-captain Jen Fiorenza (whose bleached blond “Claw” sees and knows all), the Falcons prove to be wily, original, and bold, flaunting society’s stale notions of femininity. Through the crucible of team sport and, more importantly, friendship, this comic tour de female force chronicles Barry’s glorious cast of characters as they charge past every obstacle on the path to finding their glorious true selves.
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Author
Quan Barry
Pages
384
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Published Date
2020-03-03
ISBN
1524748099 9781524748098
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"<strong>Good</strong><br/><br/>Good. I loved the whole 80s thing and how the girls bonded. I didn't know what to expect but it was good"
ilovebooks718-noelia
"I could not have asked for a book more geared towards me if I tried. 1989, high school field hockey team embraces the dark arts to win the State Championship. I graduated in 1989 so I loved every pop culture reference in this. Even though it is about high school girls, I would not call this YA by any means - it is too well written and there is no underlying moral message. It is not laugh out loud funny, but there is a lot of dark and dry humor throughout this book. It was an absolute delight and I really hope someone makes a tv series out of this because it would translate so well into that medium. Just read it - you won't regret it!"
"The Babysitters Club meets Sabrina"
Shelly Robinson
"Great beach read"
Julie Holzhauer
"Incredibly smart, complex, witty, and enthralling book. Yes it's about high school seniors, but it's so much more than that, you'll only enjoy it more the older you get. Also if you're from Massachusetts all the more reason to read it! Utterly fantastic. "
Maia Cataldo
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