Breaking the Ice (Silver Blades, No. 1) [Paperback]

Melissa Lowell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1993 | Age Level: 9 and up

Nikki, Danielle, Tori, and Jil are four talented skaters who share one special dream--competing in the Olympics someday. And they're going to try to make it all happen in Silver Blades, the best skating club around!



Nikki Simon is thrilled when she makes the Silver Blades skating club. But Nikki quickly realizes that being a member of Silver Blades is going to be tougher than she thought. Both Nikki and another skater, Tori Carsen, have to land the double flip jump. But how far will Tori go to make sure that she lands it first?

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Nikki has dreamed about figure skating in the Olympics for as long as she can remember. Now she has the chance to join the Silver Blades, a highly selective, grueling club that prepares skaters for elite competitions. When Nikki is accepted, she finds all her time and energy earmarked for skating, her decision to join the junior high dance committee notwithstanding. Lowell uses heavy-handed, predictable plot lines to teach lessons about persistence, pressure, rivalry and friendship, then resorts to simplistic resolutions when it's time to wrap up her story. But the quick pace and the glamour of the rink may be enough for Nancy Kerrigan wannabes. Other titles in the Silver Blades series, to be released next season, revolve around Nikki's clubmates as they, too, strive for glory. Ages 9-12.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-5-Nikki Simon's lifelong dream and ambition is achieved when she is chosen to fill one of the six vacancies in the exclusive Silver Blades Skating Club. The plot is embellished with the usual preteen activities involving boys, parties, and jealousies of other girls. The main focus of the story is ice skating, and it should appeal to fans of the sport.
Molly Godley, Seagate Elementary School, Naples, FL
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 133 pages
• Publisher: Skylark (November 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553481347
• ISBN-13: 978-0553481341
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,069,352 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars DONT THINK JUST ORDER!!!!!, December 11, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Breaking the Ice (Silver Blades, No. 1) (Paperback)

Hi as someone who has watched and followed iceskating ever since she was born, so much so that I know the rules the moves read mags and stuff so much so as to accompany my friend to her skating sessions (even though I am desabled my self) I can safely tell you that this is one of the best books on iceskating that I have read.... I FINISHED IT IN HALF A DAY!!!!And a work day too... Enough said... BUY IT!!!!!I cannt wait till I read the rest of the series..

5.0 out of 5 stars Breaking the Ice-it really lived up to its title!, April 30, 2000

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This review is from: Breaking the Ice (Silver Blades, No. 1) (Paperback)

When I first took it out from the library, I thought that it would be a stupid story. Boy, was I ever wrong! It's really, really good. Nikki is a wonderful character, and so are Tori, Jill, and Danielle. As Nikki tries to juggle being popular at her new school, four hours of skating a day, mastering a double flip and making new friends, readers will laugh and sympathize with her ups and downs. A great beginning to a great series. And it really focuses on skating, and is very clear with the skating lingo. This book persuaded me to take up figure skating!

5.0 out of 5 stars Shows the ups and downs of the sport, April 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Breaking the Ice (Silver Blades, No. 1) (Paperback)

I have an 8-year-old "future Olympian" (just ask her) and this series has given her a broader look at what a committment serious skating takes. Although a bit superficial, the plots are realistic to younger children and cover some great topics (i.e. anorexia, time committment, losing touch with school friends, etc.) We are only a few books into the series, but it is really opening her eyes as to what it will take to "make it."