swtmarie 's review for:

The Tryout by Christina Soontornvat
4.0

This is a perfect middle grade read with all of the awkward moments of being an adolescent mixed with some discrimination and school bullies. I like how this is a memoir from the author and it shows how real people deal with these crazy problems like other tweens and teens every day. It includes a message that we can't always get what we want but to never give up and always work hard and give it our best.