Description
Description
A fast-paced, exhilarating novel-in-verse about a young motocross phenom, chasing her dream no matter the risks Motocross is Eva's life. Nothing beats the rush she feels ripping it up on the course--except maybe the moment just after the race when she removes her helmet, and the other riders realize they just got smoked by a twelve-year-old girl. While fear of bullying leads Eva to keep her passion a secret at school, she's known in the local racing circuit as "Eva Knievel," a brazen competitor willing to risk it all to win. But when her daredevil behavior leaves her with a bruised ego and a busted bike, Eva is forced to reckon with the high costs of her beloved sport--financial, physical, and emotional. As if that reality check weren't harsh enough, there's a new girl at school whose arrival not only threatens Eva's carefully crafted school persona, but her place on the podium, too.
About the Author
About the Author
Rebecca Caprara graduated from Cornell University and practiced architecture for several years, before shifting her focus from bricks to books. She is the author of The Magic of Melwick Orchard, a Massachusetts Book Awards "Must Read" selection; Worst-Case Collin, an International Youth Library White Ravens selection, an NCTE Notable Verse Novel, and a finalist for the Mark Twain Readers Award; and Spin, an ALA Rise: Feminist Book Project Top Ten selection Rebecca is the recipient of the 2017 Marguerite W. Davol Picture Book Manuscript Scholarship, as well as the Jane Yolen Scholarship from the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators. An avid globetrotter, Rebecca has lived in Italy, Singapore, and Canada. She is now growing roots in Massachusetts with her family.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Exciting, inspiring, and intense." --Kirkus
"Dynamic . . . Energetic verse . . . deftly relays exhilarating races alongside Eva's struggle to balance chasing her dreams with navigating interpersonal upheaval." --Publishers Weekly
"The story's pace is fast and studded with girlpower, shoptalk, and a lot of growth . . . anyone with a specific passion will identify with the novel's core story of commitment." --Booklist
"Eva to the Max follows a young racer pursuing one of the 'many ways to be a girl.' It's a relatable story for the 'sporty girls' out there, exploring family and friendship dynamics, self confidence and resilience, leadership, and the societal struggles that female athletes and young adults are often faced with. Important lessons are presented in a refreshing and easily digestible format!" --Leanne Junnila, Women in Motorsport Canada Founder/Director, International Automobile Federation Women in Motorsport Commission "A fresh and compelling read . . . Eva To The Max balances a coming of age story with an in depth look into the world of motocross in a way that is both inviting and exciting . . . Race to pick this one up!" --Cordelia Jensen, author of Lilac and the Switchback
"Dynamic . . . Energetic verse . . . deftly relays exhilarating races alongside Eva's struggle to balance chasing her dreams with navigating interpersonal upheaval." --Publishers Weekly
"The story's pace is fast and studded with girlpower, shoptalk, and a lot of growth . . . anyone with a specific passion will identify with the novel's core story of commitment." --Booklist
"Eva to the Max follows a young racer pursuing one of the 'many ways to be a girl.' It's a relatable story for the 'sporty girls' out there, exploring family and friendship dynamics, self confidence and resilience, leadership, and the societal struggles that female athletes and young adults are often faced with. Important lessons are presented in a refreshing and easily digestible format!" --Leanne Junnila, Women in Motorsport Canada Founder/Director, International Automobile Federation Women in Motorsport Commission "A fresh and compelling read . . . Eva To The Max balances a coming of age story with an in depth look into the world of motocross in a way that is both inviting and exciting . . . Race to pick this one up!" --Cordelia Jensen, author of Lilac and the Switchback
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Dial Books
Pub date:
2026-05-19
Length:
400 pages
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