Girl on a Motorcycle
By Amy Novesky
The Story
A true story of a young woman who climbs on her motorcycle alone and rides around the entire world, hitting flat tires and falls but always learning something new and getting back up.
Why It's Special
For the kid who wants to see every corner of the map, this is proof that a single person on a single motorcycle can go anywhere she decides to go.
- Big idea: Getting back up after every fall is what makes the whole journey possible.
- Vibes: Wandering, plainspoken, quietly daring.
Perfect For Kids Who
- are working on bouncing back after setbacks
- enjoy stories about real explorers and adventurers
- love maps, travel, and faraway places
- respond well to quiet, reflective storytelling
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What do you think the girl did when she got a flat tire out on the road?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think she felt every time she fell down and had to get back up?
- Real-life connection: Can you think of a time you fell down at something and tried again anyway?
- Imagination: If you rode a motorcycle anywhere in the world, where would you go first?
- Big idea: What do you think each new place taught her about the world, or about herself?
