The Breakaways from Cathy G. Johnson is a raw, and beautifully honest graphic novel that looks into the lives of a diverse and defiantly independent group of kids learning to make room for themselves in the world..
Quiet, sensitive Faith starts middle school already worrying about how she will fit in. To her surprise, Amanda, a popular eighth grader, convinces her to join the school soccer team, the Bloodhounds. Having never played soccer in her life, Faith ends up on the C team, a ragtag group that's way better at drama than at teamwork. Although they are awful at soccer, Faith and her teammates soon form a bond both on and off the soccer field that challenges their notions of loyalty, identity, friendship, and unity.
RECOMMENDED FOR: 3RD - 5TH GRADE
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Publisher: First Second
Publish Date: March 05, 2019
Pages: 224
Dimensions: 5.5 X 7.9 X 0.8 inches | 0.9 pounds
Language: English
Type: Paperback