Summary Hall is ranked fourth in the United States Tennis Association, Junior Division, Girls 14s. Her parents hope she will train at a prestigious academy and eventually turn pro, but Hall is beginning to doubt herself under the constant pressure to “take it to the next level.” Worse, Hall can’t talk about her doubts, even to her closest friends, her parents, or her coach. Luke’s unexpected attention is a welcome distraction, but every time Hall gets near him, she winds up hurt. Angry, misunderstood, and feeling worthless, Hall is dragged by her mother for a pre-acceptance visit to the Bickford Academy, where “they only like you if you win.” Unless Hall can find her inner tennis voice, she may suffer the same nervous breakdown as her former training partner.
An action-packed level devoted exclusively to sports. These fiction and nonfiction selections are sure to be a hit with your middle-school sports fans. And the hits arrive each month with this 14 book category.