"Broken Bones" by Gina McMurchy Barber tells the story of fourteen-year-old Ava, who moves to a new town and finds herself dealing with the challenges of adolescence, including friendship, loyalty, and family dynamics. As she navigates her relationships, Ava discovers her passion for skateboarding, which becomes both an escape and a source of conflict. When a tragic accident occurs, it forces her to confront her fears and re-evaluate what truly matters. Through themes of resilience and self-discovery, Ava learns to embrace her unique identity while dealing with the complexities of growing up and the fragility of life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Peggy Henderson Adventure .

There are 196 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Dundurn Group (CA) .

Gina McMurchy-Barber was the recipient of the 2004 Governor General's Award for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History. Prior to teaching, she majored in archaeologist at Simon Fraser University, studied orangutans in Borneo's jungles with Dr. Birute Galdikas, and led backpack tours to Asia and South America. She lives in Surrey, British Columbia.