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by Matt Wallace (Author)

A 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!

MJ knows what it means to hurt. Bruises from gymnastics heal, but big hurts--like her dad not being around anymore--don't go away. Now her mom needs to work two jobs, and MJ doesn't have friends at school to lean on.

There 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.

But trouble lies ahead. After wrestling in a showcase event, MJ attracts the attention of Mr. Arellano's enemy at the State Athletic Commission. There are threats to shut the school down, putting MJ's new home--and the community that welcomed her--at risk. What can MJ do to save her new family?

* A Junior Library Guild Selection * Banks Street Best Children's Books of the Year *


  • Dealing with Grief: After the loss of her dad, twelve-year-old MJ feels alone. Wrestling becomes the one thing that helps her process the big hurts that don't just heal like bruises.
  • A Powerful Mentor: When she discovers her neighbor, Mr. Arellano, is a former luchador who runs a wrestling school, MJ finds a new purpose--and a grandfather figure to guide her.
  • Standing Up for What You Love: An enemy inspector threatens to shut down the school, and MJ must find the courage to fight for the one place she finally feels at home.
  • Sports Fiction for Girls: Perfect for young readers who love stories about fierce girls taking on the world, this triumphant novel is packed with girl power, both in and out of the ring.
Number of Pages: 304
Dimensions: 0.8 x 7.5 x 5.1 IN
Publication Date: January 04, 2022
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Bump
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 8

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