 | Play like a girl Author: Wilson, Misty | |
| Price: $10.65 | ||
Summary:
Misty Wilson chronicles her seventh-grade experience as the only girl on her town's football team in this memoir in graphic novel format.
| Illustrator: | Wilson, David |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 3.10 Points: 2.0 Quiz: 519043 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (07/15/22)
School Library Journal (11/11/22)
Booklist (+) (07/01/22)
The Hornbook (00/09/22)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 11/11/2022 Gr 5–8—For fans of Shannon Hale and Jennifer Holm, this graphic novel memoir tackles middle school drama on the football field. Misty and her best friend, Bree, decide to join the seventh-grade football team, but they quickly learn that it's not easy to tackle grumpy teammates on the field—or the perils of friendships in the classroom. With no administrative pressures in her way, the only things standing between Misty and her goals are the less-than-welcoming male teammates and her own self-esteem. While the illustration style is inviting and easy to sell to middle grade readers, and the story handles middle school conflicts like shifting friendships in a relatable way, the plot unfolds along a predictable arc, which could prevent readers from feeling fully invested. VERDICT The depiction of football is well done and will be a big draw, but the familiar path of the plot lessens the emotional buy-in for readers. Give this to sports-loving fans of Shannon Hale, Jennifer Holm, Kayla Miller, and Raina Telgemeier.—Aryssa Damron - Copyright 2022 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
