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Gr 7-9 Best friends Amanda and Lena have always been an unstoppable pair on the soccer field. Although ninth graders rarely make the varsity team, they are hopeful. But a recent growth spurt has caused Amanda to develop Sever's disease, a temporary disorder that causes significant heel pain and that has affected her game. It's still an unexpected blow, though, when Lena makes the cut and she has been relegated to JV. As much as the two girls try to pretend that their f...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Fourteen-year-old Amanda has Sever’s disease--a condition (non-life-threatening but annoying nevertheless) where bones grow faster than musc...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Amanda’s blended family is involved in her life in a refreshing and realistic way. Effectively contrasts the coaching styles of “scary, crusty” Ms. Keezer and the tough but understa...Log In or Sign Up to Read More