The Biker Girls
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Nancy Paulsen Books
Published:9th Sep '25
£16.99
Supplier delay - available to order, but may take longer than usual.
Zoey has never ridden a bike, as most people in her part of the world feel it’s strictly for boys. So when Sophie and Maya invite her to ride with them in the park, and offer to teach her how, she’s beyond excited. And once she gets the hang of it, she falls in love with the feeling of flying on her bike. But when the girls decide to leave the security of the park and venture into the city, it does not go smoothly - the people are not used to seeing girls riding bikes! Could Zoey’s dad be right that it’s not safe for girls to ride? Or is there something the friends can do to challenge the status quo about girls on bikes? Inspired by the author’s experiences, this empowering story shows that while the rights some of us might take for granted aren’t enjoyed by everyone, change is possible!
“Three South Asian girls find empowerment through cycling. . . . Malik sets her tale in an unnamed city likely inspired by her hometown of Lahore, Pakistan. Bright, bold, Technicolor art dominates the pages with pink, orange, and purple skies and flora, lending the tale an upbeat, comic book–like feel. A spirited tale about finding one’s freedom—and making room for others to revel in it, too.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The author’s note shares how [Malik’s] childhood in Pakistan inspired the story, and encouraging messages about being brave and independent are emphasized throughout the action. This dialogue-driven picture book with graphic-novel-style paneling ends on a happy note, as townspeople become accustomed to seeing girls on bikes. The last line, ‘Things were really changing,’ brings the story to a satisfying conclusion and will hopefully inspire young readers to never be afraid to shake things up.” —Booklist
ISBN: 9780593324912
Dimensions: 276mm x 213mm x 8mm
Weight: 357g
32 pages