It's eighth grade and Christina and her besties, Megan and Leanne, are once again going through the brutal trials of cheerleading tryouts. This year, Christina feels more confident: She dresses in her own style and has amazing friends, even her first crush. But what if the girls don't all make the squad? Worse than that, Christina learns her parents' marriage is collapsing. Suddenly, her family, her future, and her identity seem in total freefall. Can Christina keep it together and still make her cheerleading dreams come true?
This high-flying, heart-filled story will make you laugh harder, cry more, and cheer louder than ever!
Author's note. "Photos from Christina's Childhood." Full-color illustrations.
Book Genres Autobiography/Biography, Graphic Novels
Canadian Rights Yes
Dewey F
Title alpha The Squad
Category Biography Middle Plus
Pages Count 288
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Middle school students. Racially mixed families. Cheerleading. Coming of age. Friendship. Separation and divorce.
Trim Size 8" x 5 1/2"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2024-11-11
JLG Release Date Mar 2025
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Biography Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
Biography Middle Plus
Biography Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
For Grades 5-8
This 14 book collections offers middle-grade readers fascinating biographies and compelling personal stories that provide a view into history or perspective on the issues of our times.