Books like A lot to tackle by Belle Payton
In "A lot to tackle," twins Ava and Alex face typical challenges of middle‑school life. Ava is concerned about her father’s job as the high school football coach, while Alex grapples with a disappointing grade on a French test. Set in a school environment, the story explores sibling relationships, family dynamics, and the pressures of academics and sports that many young readers can relate to.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Belle Payton
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