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In her first year of middle school, Faith already feels out of place. When Amanda, a well‑known eighth grader, persuades her to try out for the school soccer team, Faith lands on the C‑team, the Bloodhounds—a ragged group that excels more at drama than on the field. Despite their lack of skill, Faith and her teammates forge a bond that stretches their ideas of loyalty, identity, friendship, and unity. The story captures how a group of genuinely diverse, independent kids learn to carve a space for themselves in a world that often feels unwelcoming.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Cathy G. Johnson
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