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In a series of interconnected stories, Mimi McCoy portrays the everyday challenges of sixth‑graders. Sophie struggles to balance her commitment to cheerleading with her loyalty to a friend who isn’t as skilled. A boy next door begins a transition from lifelong friendship to something more complex. A lively Texan girl, Cassie, faces the difficulties of fitting in at a new Maine school. The books capture the realistic emotions of adolescence—friendship, popularity, moving homes, and the evolving roles of boys and girls in school life.
Through humor and heart, the collection offers relatable scenes of school stories, cheerleading, and the shuffle of new surroundings, helping young readers feel seen as they navigate change and growth.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Mimi McCoy
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