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n nA moving and triumphant middle grade contemporary debut from award-winning author Matt Wallace about a heroic young girl--who dreams of becoming a pro wrestler--learning to find courage and fight for what she loves. Perfect for fans of Kelly Yang, Meg Medina, and Jason Reynolds Track series!n nMJ knows what it means to hurt. Bruises from gymnastics heal, but big hurts--like her dad not being around anymore--dont go away. Now her mom needs to work two jobs, and MJ doesnt have friends at school to lean on.n nThere is only one thing MJ loves: the world of professional wrestling. She especially idolizes the luchadores and the stories they tell in the ring. When MJ learns that her neighbor, Mr. Arellano, runs a wrestling school, she has a new mission in life: join the school, train hard, and become a wrestler.n nBut trouble lies ahead. After wrestling in a showcase event, MJ attracts the attention of Mr. Arellanos enemy at the State Athletic Commission. There are threats to shut the school down, putting MJs new home--and the community that welcomed her--at risk. What can MJ do to save her new family?n n* A Junior Library Guild Selection *n
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