The Squad — Content Guide for Parents
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- ReligionBriefChristian
- Race & cultureSupporting
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- Scary content
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
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 series
"Soontornvat's words and Cacao's art work together seamlessly." --Booklist Reviews
STEP 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?
Frequently asked questions
Is The Squad appropriate for a 7-year-old?
A plot summary says Christina goes to church, where she spends time with other Thai students, but faith is not discussed further. Christina, who is Thai and white, deals with racist classmates, name-calling and microaggressions, and struggles with where she fits in.
Does The Squad have violence?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Squad have scary content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Squad have religion?
Found (Brief, Christian): A plot summary says Christina goes to church, where she spends time with other Thai students, but faith is not discussed further.
Does The Squad have race & culture?
Found (Supporting): Christina, who is Thai and white, deals with racist classmates, name-calling and microaggressions, and struggles with where she fits in.
Does The Squad have profanity?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Squad have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Squad have sexual content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Squad have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Squad have gender & orientation?
Not found in the sources we checked.
