FIRST CHAPTER FRIDAY | Eva to the Max by Rebecca Caprara + Author Interview
She’s twelve years old. She races motocross. And when that helmet comes off, the boys she just beat discover they got smoked by a GIRL.
Today's First Chapter Friday read aloud is Eva to the Max by Rebecca Caprara—a fast-paced middle grade novel in verse about motocross, friendship, competition, courage, and chasing a dream even when the risks are high.
And stick around after the first chapter for a special author interview with Rebecca Caprara! We talk about the inspiration behind Eva's story, writing a sports novel in verse, and bringing the high-speed world of motocross onto the page.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Twelve-year-old Eva lives for motocross. On the track, she's known as "Eva Knievel"—a fearless competitor who loves flying over jumps, pushing her dirt bike to the limit, and surprising riders who underestimate her.
At school? That's a completely different story. After experiencing bullying, Eva keeps her motocross life a secret from her classmates. But keeping those two versions of herself separate becomes harder when a new girl arrives at school—and threatens both Eva's carefully protected secret AND her place on the podium.
Meanwhile, Eva's daredevil choices lead to a busted bike and some difficult questions about the real costs of the sport she loves. How far should you go to chase your biggest dream? And can being fearless sometimes mean knowing when NOT to take the jump?
MOTOCROSS FANS: Rebecca Caprara researched the sport extensively, watching races and motocross videos and reading about real riders to help bring the speed, adrenaline, terminology, and culture of dirt bike racing to life. The novel also explores the experiences of girls and women who have fought for their place in motocross.
TEACHERS & LIBRARIANS: Eva to the Max is an excellent high-interest choice for middle grade readers who enjoy sports books, novels in verse, strong female characters, dirt bikes, competition, and fast-paced realistic fiction. It explores friendship, bullying, sportsmanship, family relationships, self-confidence, resilience, gender stereotypes, and what it means to pursue something you're passionate about.
It's also a GREAT option for readers who might normally say, "Poetry isn't my thing." The verse format helps capture the movement, rhythm, and adrenaline of motocross racing!
Watch the first chapter, meet Rebecca Caprara, and see if Eva to the Max races onto YOUR TBR!
📺 MORE FIRST CHAPTER FRIDAY!
First Chapter Friday Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpVe6VlpCwJZCLWm7CR4yX93l3xN2conB
📝 FIRST CHAPTER FRIDAY CLASSROOM RESOURCES
FULL First Chapter Friday Worksheet Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/First-Chapter-Friday-Read-Aloud-Videos-Engaging-Middle-School-Reading-Resource-8469855
⭐ Find even more middle school ELA resources, book recommendations, and student engagement ideas inside Word Nerd Collaborative: www.wordnerdcollaborative.com
Learn more about Rebecca here: https://www.rebeccacaprara.com/
And grab your copy of Eva to the Max here: https://amzn.to/4gJ81qV
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She’s twelve years old. She races motocross. And when that helmet comes off, the boys she just beat discover they got smoked by a GIRL.
Today's First Chapter Friday read aloud is Eva to the Max by Rebecca Caprara—a fast-paced middle grade novel in verse about motocross, friendship, competition, courage, and chasing a dream even when the risks are high.
And stick around after the first chapter for a special author interview with Rebecca Caprara! We talk about the inspiration behind Eva's story, writing a sports novel in verse, and bringing the high-speed world of motocross onto the page.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Twelve-year-old Eva lives for motocross. On the track, she's known as "Eva Knievel"—a fearless competitor who loves flying over jumps, pushing her dirt bike to the limit, and surprising riders who underestimate her.
At school? That's a completely different story. After experiencing bullying, Eva keeps her motocross life a secret from her classmates. But keeping those two versions of herself separate becomes harder when a new girl arrives at school—and threatens both Eva's carefully protected secret AND her place on the podium.
Meanwhile, Eva's daredevil choices lead to a busted bike and some difficult questions about the real costs of the sport she loves. How far should you go to chase your biggest dream? And can being fearless sometimes mean knowing when NOT to take the jump?
MOTOCROSS FANS: Rebecca Caprara researched the sport extensively, watching races and motocross videos and reading about real riders to help bring the speed, adrenaline, terminology, and culture of dirt bike racing to life. The novel also explores the experiences of girls and women who have fought for their place in motocross.
TEACHERS & LIBRARIANS: Eva to the Max is an excellent high-interest choice for middle grade readers who enjoy sports books, novels in verse, strong female characters, dirt bikes, competition, and fast-paced realistic fiction. It explores friendship, bullying, sportsmanship, family relationships, self-confidence, resilience, gender stereotypes, and what it means to pursue something you're passionate about.
It's also a GREAT option for readers who might normally say, "Poetry isn't my thing." The verse format helps capture the movement, rhythm, and adrenaline of motocross racing!
Watch the first chapter, meet Rebecca Caprara, and see if Eva to the Max races onto YOUR TBR!
📺 MORE FIRST CHAPTER FRIDAY!
First Chapter Friday Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpVe6VlpCwJZCLWm7CR4yX93l3xN2conB
📝 FIRST CHAPTER FRIDAY CLASSROOM RESOURCES
FULL First Chapter Friday Worksheet Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/First-Chapter-Friday-Read-Aloud-Videos-Engaging-Middle-School-Reading-Resource-8469855
⭐ Find even more middle school ELA resources, book recommendations, and student engagement ideas inside Word Nerd Collaborative: www.wordnerdcollaborative.com
Learn more about Rebecca here: https://www.rebeccacaprara.com/
And grab your copy of Eva to the Max here: https://amzn.to/4gJ81qV
#EvaToTheMax #RebeccaCaprara #FirstChapterFriday #Motocross #MotocrossKids #DirtBikeRacing #GirlsInSports #MiddleGradeBooks #SportsBooksForKids #NovelInVerse #MiddleSchoolBooks #MiddleSchoolELA #SchoolLibrarians #ReadingEngagement #BooksForReluctantReaders