The Girl Without a Face

"Could not have a more perfect message, especially today. Love, acceptance, and in the end, the courage to inspire."-SKATING magazine (official publication of U.S. Figure Skating)At age fifteen, Katie Wilder might be one of the greatest figure skaters in the world . . . but no one even knows she exists. When a childhood accident leaves her face so severely scarred that she wears a mask, Katie never leaves the Ice Castle, the rink owned by her father, a once-famous coach. Skating since she could walk, and without friends and distractions, every moment is dedicated to her passion - skating - under her father's guidance.However, when her father returns to coaching and Olympic hopefuls come to train, her safe and private world is gone. Katie searches for the courage to not only show the world what she can do on the ice, but more importantly, make her first friend, and start to live a life that extends outside the rink.Join Katie as she not only seeks to change her own life, but the world around her. Touching, empowering and at times laugh-out-loud funny--blended with the thrill of competition--she will change how you look at yourself, and others.RAVE REVIEWS FROM THE FIGURE SKATING WORLD"An entertaining and engaging book. With well-known skating personalities blended with fictional characters, skating fans will definitely feel connected to the story. Highly recommended!"-International Figure Skating magazine"What a wonderful read! Captures the skater's perspective so accurately I was perspiring like I was back competing at U.S. Nationals. This book was like a dessert I didn't want to finish. 100% loved it!"-Jordan Cowan, On Ice Perspectives"This book is a treat! Truly entertaining while remaining authentic. A very enjoyable and exciting read, not limited to figure skating fans.-Tatjana Flade, International figure skating journalist"A must read! I can't wait for the movie!"-Tom Zakrajsek, World & Olympic figure skating coach"Strength, humor and courage in the midst of adversity! A great read!"-Golden SkateNOT JUST FOR FIGURE SKATING AND ICE SKATING FANS. THE GIRL WITHOUT A FACE IS AN EXCITING AND EMPOWERING NOVEL FOR ADULTS AND YOUNG ADULTS 15+. Read more