Books like Going strong by Carol Ellis
When Robinson Ladd skips try‑out and joins an established cheer squad, the six girls instantly reject him, sensing his dizzying lack of skill. Yet the coach, driven by a secret plan, urges the team to embrace him. The girls must quickly learn to act as if Robinson truly fits in—and discover why the coach’s insistence matters to the squad’s future.
First publish date: December 1986
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Carol Ellis
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