Bibliograph

The tryout, making the squad means risking it all, Christina Soontornvat and Joanna Cacao

Type

Label

The tryout, making the squad means risking it all, Christina Soontornvat and Joanna Cacao

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Lexile: 360

Literary Form

novels

Main title

The tryout

Nature of contents

comics graphic novelsdictionaries

Oclc number

1343897059

Responsibility statement

Christina Soontornvat and Joanna Cacao

Sub title

making the squad means risking it all

Summary

STAND TALL.BE LOUD.GAME FACE ON.This pitch perfect graphic memoir about courage and competition, friendship and belonging is perfect for fans of Smile, New Kid, Rollergirl, and Real Friends."Delightful...[a] captivating middle-grade gem." - The New York Times Book Review★ "Funny, relatable, and genuine." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ "Captures every nuanced emotion." - School Library Journal, starred reviewWhen cheerleading tryouts are announced, Christina and her best friend, Megan, literally jump at the chance to join the squad. As two of the only kids of color in the school, they have always yearned to fit in-and the middle school cheerleaders are popular and accepted by everyone. But will the girls survive the terrifying tryouts, with their whole grade watching? And will their friendship withstand the pressures of competition?Hilarious and highly relatable, The Tryout by two-time Newbery Honoree Christina Soontornvat and shining new talent Joanna Cacao will make you laugh, cry, and cheer!

Target audience

juvenile

Classification