BEYOND THE LINES
by Claudia Whitsitt
Claudia Whitsitt Publication
February 27, 2016
Middle Grade Fiction
260 pages
The Dream Girls—Hattie, Crackers, and Beverly Jo—are back with the same determination and resolve they displayed in Between
the Lines. This time, it's Crackers who has a dream. She has oodles of talent, can outshoot any guy, and she wants to be the first girl on the boys' basketball team. Everybody knows she's the best player at school. The problem is, the rules say: No girls allowed on the team. Ever. But the Dream Girls have challenged old-fashioned notions before, and they're not about to give up now. Beverly Jo rocks the world with an ingenious plan, Hattie sets the wheels in motion, and Crackers gives her all. For this threesome, nothing is impossible.
BOOK BUZZ. . .
"BEYOND THE LINES is a refreshing story of true friendship." - Lori (Amazon)
"A delightful story of true friendship" - David (Amazon)
"Great characters, superlative writing and the sense of being dropped into the mist of a Dream Girls meeting makes "Beyond The Lines" a wonderful book." - DJ (Amazon)
"Beyond the lines is a beautiful story of friendship." - (Amazon)
MY TIDBITS
This is a lovely book about friendship, which goes beyond boundaries, and the miracle of working together and never giving up.
I didn't read the first book in this series, but it isn't really necessary. The first chapter dives right into the colorful personalities of the three girls and makes it clear that they are a trio which can't be ignored. The support they offer each other is simply inspiring and shows that with cleverness, perseverance and patience, even the seemingly impossible can be achieved. Even for a group of ten-year-olds.
This is a book which will inspire middle graders and show them that they can make a difference. The plot moves along at a steady pace, never leaving moments of boredom. Especially the dialogue and character interaction draws in, and leaves these three girls feeling as if they were the reader's friends. The theme of sports is refreshing as well as the slightly historic setting. And of course, there's tons of girl power.
Summed up, middle graders will have no trouble sympathizing with this trio and are sure to enjoy their adventures.
And here she is. . .
CLAUDIA WHITSITT!!!
Claudia Whitsitt spent a lifetime teaching special education and writing before becoming a full-time author. She believes in the power of friendship, small acts of kindness, and paying it forward. Nothing makes her happier than spending time with her children, which includes not only the five she raised but the countless students who touched her life over the years.
GIVEAWAY!!!
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2 comments:
Thank you for sharing this great review. I have really enjoyed this series and the characters are certainly inspiring.
I haven't read any of the books yet, but it sounds like a really fine series.
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