The Squad A Graphic Novel The Tryou..., Christina Soontornvat
The Squad A Graphic Novel The Tryou..., Christina Soontornvat
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The Squad: A Graphic Novel (The Tryout #2)

Author: Christina Soontornvat

Narrator: Grace Li, Vaneh Assadourian, Ashley Austin Morris, Full Cast

Unabridged: 2 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/03/2024


Synopsis

Break out your pom poms! The highly anticipated, stand-alone companion to the instant #1 bestseller The Tryout promises even more cheer, higher stakes, and relatable middle-school drama. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier."Raw, candid, moving, and full of heart." - Betty C. Tang, creator of the award-winning bestseller Parachute Kids"Gorgeous, heartfelt, and hilarious." - Sarah Mlynowski, New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After seriesSTEP UP. COMMIT. FOLLOW THROUGH.It's eighth grade and Christina and her besties, Megan and Leanne, are once again going through the brutal trials of cheerleading tryouts. This year, Christina feels more confident: She dresses in her own style and has amazing friends, even her first crush. But what if the girls don't all make the squad? Worse than that, Christina learns her parents' marriage is collapsing. Suddenly, her family, her future, and her identity seem in total freefall. Can she keep it together and still make her cheerleading dreams come true?

About Christina Soontornvat

Christina Soontornvat is the award-winning and bestselling author of over twenty books for young readers. She is a three-time Newbery Honor recipient, whose works include All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys’ Soccer Team, which was also awarded the Sibert Honor and the Kirkus Prize for Young People’s Literature. Born and raised in Texas, Christina currently resides in Austin with her family. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by Stan on November 21, 2024

Might be better than the first book, which I loved!......more

Goodreads review by Olive on December 27, 2024

Very good and I may like it more then the 1st one witch was VERY VER VERY good!......more

Goodreads review by Jenna on February 24, 2025

These are just great. Please keep them coming!......more

Goodreads review by Natalie on January 08, 2025

Another cute story with a good message. I wish I could have all my 7th graders read this to understand belonging.......more


Quotes

Praise for The Squad:"[A] funny, relatable, stand-alone graphic memoir companion to The Tryout, the story also explores divorce, friend drama, a first crush, racism, and microaggressions. . . Cacao's bright, sharply rendered illustrations highlight the characters' expressions and add context. . . Another hilarious and sincere look at a middle schooler's search for her squad." -Kirkus Reviews"Christina and Joanna do it again! The Squad is raw, candid, moving, and full of heart. This beautifully illustrated sequel to The Tryout truly captures the growing pains of middle school, dealing with heartbreaking family matters, and the perseverance of the human spirit." -Betty C. Tang, author of the award-winning bestseller Parachute Kids"Three cheers for The Squad! I loved every gorgeous, heartfelt, and hilarious page." -Sarah Mlynowski, New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After series"This story is so full of heart. I was cheering for Christina!" -Kayla Miller, creator of the Click graphic novel series"Like cheerleading itself, Christina's life is full of tumbles, twists, and turns. When her indomitable spirit is challenged and threatens to break, you'll find yourself rooting for her in this uproarious and inspiring page turner." -Lisa Yee, author of the Newbery Honor book and National Book Award Finalist Maizy Chen's Last Chance