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Boost, by Kathy Mackel ISBN: 978-0-8037-3240-7 ©2008 248 pages

Good sections to read aloud: pp. 10-11 where Savvy and Gonzo pull their registration forms for 16U and tryout for 18U

Summary: Savvy (Savannah) is 13 and has just moved to Rhode Island from New Mexico. Basketball is her life, and she soon finds her spot on an 18U traveling team. Besides dealing with being new to town, she has to deal with people gawking at her because of her size (over 6 feet tall!). “Gonzo,” a girl she meets the first day of tryouts, becomes her best friend and confidant. Her older sister, Callie, is so self-absorbed with her life, being popular, and making the cheerleading squad, that Savvy tries to just keep her distance. Something major happens that not only tests Savvy’s inner strength, but her relationships with her family, Gonzo, and a boy that she has had feelings for. A decent read for girls who enjoy basketball and sports fiction books.

YA sports fiction: basketball; steroids;

©Jennifer Lang-WDMS-2010