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Bea Is for Blended

by Lindsey Stoddard

Subject
Family - Marriage & Divorce
Age
6-8 years
Format
Trade Paperback
Pages
320
Publisher
HarperCollins
Size
12.9 cm × 19.1 cm
ISBN
9780062878175

Girl power scores a goal in this uplifting story of teamwork, new beginnings, and coming together to fight for what’s right—perfect for fans of Lisa Graff and Lynda Mullaly Hunt.

Bea and her mom have always been a two-person team. But now her mom is marrying Wendell, and their team is growing by three boys, two dogs, and a cat.

Finding her place in her new blended family may be tough, but when Bea finds out her school might not get the all-girls soccer team they’d been promised, she learns that the bigger the team, the stronger the fight—and that for the girls to get what they deserve, they’re going to need a squad behind them.

Lauded as “remarkable” by the New York Times Book Review, Lindsey Stoddard’s heartfelt stories continue to garner critical acclaim, and her latest novel will have fans new and old rooting for Bea as she discovers that building a new life doesn’t mean leaving her old one behind.

About the author

Lindsey StoddardAuthor

Lindsey Stoddard was born and raised in Vermont. She spent twelve years living in NYC and taught middle school English at MS 324 in the neighborhood of Washington Heights. She recently moved back to Vermont with her husband and two children. Right as Rain is her second novel, following the acclaimed Just Like Jackie.

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What reviewers said

"A little bit coming of age, family drama, sports hype, and school shenanigans all rolled into one for an appealing read."
School Library Journal
“Stoddard’s characters are fully formed in her latest book, and the themes of family and equality run throughout. Bea is a spitfire of a main character up against an antagonist that readers can cheer against.”
Booklist
Praise for Brave Like That: “Family, love, loyalty, friendship, and bravery are tested in this small-town narrative. A great novel for any tween learning to find their own voice.”
Booklist
“Heartfelt and triumphant. Cyrus’s journey toward self-acceptance will inspire readers of all ages.”
School Library Journal (starred review)
“Help comes from surprising directions in this moving, character-driven tale. With a strong, never-preachy anti-bullying message, this one scores a touchdown.”
Kirkus Reviews
"A heartrending and compassionate read about how standing up for something can help you stand up for yourself."
Lesa Cline-Ransome, award-winning author of Finding Langston
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