Shine On, Luz Véliz! [signed] [first edition]

T4 - A first edition (complete numberline) hardcover book SIGNED by Rebecca Balcárcel on the half-title page in as new condition in as new dust jacket that has label on the front. Have you ever been the best at something . . . only to lose it all? How many ways will you change in one year? What will other people think of that new you? Will you still be the same person at the end? 8.5"x5.75", 262 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Luz Véliz is a soccer star - or rather, she was a soccer star. With her serious knee injury, it's unlikely she'll be back on the field anytime soon. But without soccer, who is she? Even her dad treats her differently now - like he doesn't know her or, worse, like he doesn't even like her. When Luz discovers she has a knack for coding, it feels like a lifeline to a better self. If she can just ace the May Showcase, she'll not only skip a level in her coding courses and impress Ms. Freeman and intriguing, brilliant Trevor - she'll have her parents cheering her on from the sidelines, just the way she likes it. But something - someone - is about to enter the Vélizes' life. And when Solana arrives, nothing will be the same, ever again. Unforgettable characters, family drama, and dauntless determination illuminate Luz's journey as she summons her inner strength and learns to accept others and embrace the enduring connection of family. Through it all, Luz's light is a constant - a guide for others, a path forward through the dark, and an ineffable celebration of her own eternal self. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall