Although the narrative is set in 1983—making it historical fiction for most tween readers!—it’s a timely, affecting #OwnVoices production that’s suitable for all libraries.
This ambitious, layered story pulls together sports, Shakespeare, and mathematics while conveying a sweet, accessible message of the value of friendship and forgiveness. Recommended for all collections; hand to fans of Stacy McAnulty’s The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl or Erin Yun’s Pippa Park Raises Her Game.
A first purchase for most libraries, especially where titles like Kathryn Littlewood’s “Bliss Bakery” and Anna Meriano’s “Love Sugar Magic” series are popular