Zip
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4.8 • 6 Ratings
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- $8.99
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- $8.99
Publisher Description
“Pure whimsical delight. Magic does blow throughout the world, and Zip proves it!" —Lauren Myracle, New York Times bestselling author of ttyl
one girl + one scooter = journey of a lifetime
When Lyssa’s mother died, so did the magic—that special something that always made the sunflowers grow taller and the strawberry jelly taste sweeter. So when Lyssa receives the alarming news that her childhood home in Texas is about to be bulldozed, she sets off on a two-wheeled cross-country journey to save her family home—and with it, the last remaining sparkle of her earlier life. On her odyssey, Lyssa meets some decidedly unusual people—from rowdy cowgirls to a chorus line of singing mermaids—and discovers adventure at every highway turn. But it’s the magic that she uncovers, little by little, along the way that will ultimately put a new zip in her step!
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Rollins debuts with a clever, all-American retelling of Homer's Odyssey, with 11-year-old Lyssa Lee in the role of Ulysses. After Lyssa's mother died, Lyssa moved from Austin, Tex., to Washington State with her stepfather, Michael. But Michael can't replace her mother, Ana Lee, a talented performer who made every day an adventure. When Lyssa mysteriously discovers a paper airplane bearing the message that her childhood home will be demolished, she travels to Texas via her scooter, Zip, to save the house and the memory of Ana Lee. Along the way, Rollins recasts the travails Ulysses faced in novel ways: the Lotus-Eaters become the reality TV obsessed Lotus Crew, sirens sing at a burlesque club and beware the hot tub at the Motel Charybdis. Rollins's story moves at a fast clip, yet the numerous characters she introduces are well-drawn, from caring but awkward Michael to Penn (n e Penelope), Lyssa's acrobatic best friend in Austin. Slapstick humor and a sense of magic help maintain this affecting story's levity as Lyssa learns to overcome her fears and accept change. Ages 8 12.
