The Girl without a Face

by Randall Hicks

Overview

At age fifteen, Katie Wilder might be one of the greatest figure skaters in the world . . . but no one even knows she exists. When a childhood accident leaves her face so severely scarred that she wears a mask, Katie never leaves the Ice Castle, the rink owned by her father, a once-famous coach. Skating since she could walk, and without friends and distractions, every moment is dedicated to her passion⏤skating⏤under her father's guidance.

However, when her father returns to coaching and Olympic hopefuls come to train, her safe and private world is gone. Katie searches for the courage to not only show the world what she can do on the ice, but more importantly, make her first friend, and start to live a life that extends outside the rink.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780983942580
Publisher:	WordSlinger Press
Publication date:	06/23/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	362
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Randall Hicks won the Gumshoe Award for Best Debut Mystery (THE BABY GAME), and was a finalist for the Anthony, Barry and Macavity Awards. THE BABY GAME was selected as the Book of the Month by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association. His books have been featured on The Today Show, CBS This Morning, Sally Jessy Raphael and many more national television programs. He was the host of the PBS educational series, Adoption Forum.

Randall Hicks and Hailey Hicks are father and daughter. This is Hailey's first novel. After graduating from college she moved to Thailand, teaching English and leading cultural immersion programs. She also helps coordinate international music and arts festivals around the world which support environmental awareness and healthy communities. She enjoys yoga and exploring the world on her motorcycle (often with her dog, Moo, in her sidecar).

Editorial Reviews

"Could not have a more perfect message, especially today. Love, acceptance, and in the end, the courage to inspire."

-Skating magazine

"An entertaining and engaging book. With well-known skating personalities blended with fictional characters, skating fans will definitely feel connected to the story. Highly recommended!"

-International Figure Skating magazine

"What a wonderful read! Captures the skater's perspective so accurately I was perspiring like I was back competing at U.S. Nationals. This book was like a dessert I didn't want to finish. 100% loved it!"

-Jordan Cowan, On Ice Perspectives

"This book is a treat! Truly entertaining while remaining authentic. A very enjoyable and exciting read, not limited to figure skating fans."

-Tatjana Flade, International figure skating journalist

"A must read! I can't wait for the movie!

-Tom Zakrajsek, World & Olympic figure skating coach

"Strength, humor and courage in the midst of adversity! A great read!"

-Golden Skate

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