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Volleyball Vibe
by Karen Spafford-Fitz
A young teen girl discovers playing sports as a way to boost self-esteem and feel like she belongs.
A teen obsessed with beauty and fashion faces her mom’s challenge to join a sport or get a job, discovering confidence and teamwork through volleyball.
About the Author
KAREN SPAFFORD-FITZ is the author of seven books for children and teens, including Lorimer SideStreets novels Push Back and Saving Grad, both named Resource Links' Year's Best, and Lorimer Sports Story Taking the Lead. While Karen is an avid runner, she enjoyed relearning all she knew about volleyball from the years when her daughters played and her husband coached. Karen lives in Edmonton, Alberta.
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"An excellent story about growing up and the sport of volleyball."
"An excellent choice for reluctant readers."
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