The Squad

Break out your pom poms! The highly anticipated, stand-alone companion to the instant #1 bestseller The Tryout promises even more cheer, higher stakes, and relatable middle-school drama. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier. "Raw, candid, moving, and full of heart." -Betty C. Tang, creator of the award-winning bestseller Parachute Kids "Gorgeous, heartfelt, and hilarious." -Sarah Mlynowski, New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After series "Soontornvat's words and Cacao's art work together seamlessly." -Booklist Reviews STEP UP. COMMIT. FOLLOW THROUGH. 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 she keep it together and still make her cheerleading dreams come true? Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781338741315 Page Count: 288 Trim Size: 5-1⁄2 x 8 Pub Date: November 2024 Fiction / Nonfiction: Non-Fiction Ages: 8 - 12 Grades: 3 - 7 Imprint: Graphix Subjects: Adolescent Issues, Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles, Cheerleading, Divorce and Separation, Friends and Friendship, Middle School, Self Image and Identity, Setting Goals Genre: Biography and Autobiography, Comic Books and Graphic Novels, Realistic Fiction Language: English Guided Reading Level: GR Level R Lexile® Measure: GN260L Return Restrictions: Non-Strippable