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When Jodi’s mother announces her marriage to Barking Barney, a pet store owner, the gymnastics squad buzzes with excitement—except for Jodi. Not only does she worry about the new stepbrother, Nick the Pest, but she also fears the uncertainty that this new family dynamic could bring to her routine and relationships on the team.
Jodi’s story follows her struggles to balance her passion for gymnastics with the pressures of an evolving family life, as she questions whether she can keep her focus amid the buzz and chaos surrounding her mother’s new marriage.
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Elizabeth Levy
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