Candy Apple: The Accidental Cheerleader

by Mimi McCoy

Middle school is full of fun and full of challenges for the girls in this popular series. Those challenges can result in great difficulties and hardwon lessons! "Convincingly conveys the social pressures of middle school, and the price and precariousness of popularity, offering a cheer-worthy blend of fluff and substance." - Publishers Weekly

In spite of their opposite personalities, Sophie and Kylie are best buds and the perfect team. Kylie drags Sophie to cheerleading tryouts with unex

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Candy Apple #1: The Accidental Cheerleader

When shy Sophie's best friend, Kylie, signs them both up for cheerleading tryouts, it's Sophie who lands in the spotlight - while Kylie ends up on the sidelines. Now Kylie is stuck playing mascot, and she doesn't exactly get along with Sophie's new friends on the squad.

Things really spin out of control right before the big game, and Sophie has to choose sides. Can the girls rediscover how to root for each other before the clock runs out on their friendship?

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The Accidental Cheerleader

Author: Mimi McCoy

Series: Candy Apple (Book #1)

Interest Level:
3-5

Lexile Framework:
670L

Grade Level Equivalent:
3.5

Guided Reading Level:
O

Age:
10-14

Genre:
Series, Realistic Fiction

Subject:
Friends and Friendship, Middle School

Sophie and her best friend Kylie, are the perfect team. Kylie has a wild side while Sophie is thoughtful and shy. Together, the two of them can do anything.

But when shy Kylie signs them both up for cheerleading tryouts, it's Sophie who lands in the spotlight - and Kylie ends up on the sidelines. Now Kylie is stuck playing mascot, and she doesn't exactly get along with Sophie's new friends on the squad. Soon, Sophie feels torn between her best friend and her fellow cheerleaders.

Things really spin out of control right before the big game, and Sophie has to choose sides. Can Sophie and Kylie rediscover how to root for each other...before the clock runs out on their friendship?