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Gr 4–6—Sixth grader Lily is going through a tough time. She's confused by the changing social dynamics of middle school. Her former best friend Beth has ditched her for the more popular Amelia. Lily can't bring herself to tell her father, who has been her primary parent since her mother left five years ago, that she's struggling. Teacher Mr. Allen has noticed her isolation and invites her to join the girls' soccer team he recently formed. Initially skeptical, Lily finds confidence and community—until she ends up in the middle of a ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More