Bad Cheerleader by Alex Thayer - ISBN: 9781665955270
Hardcover
Dyslexic sister cheers, investigates sister’s secrets, and finds unbreakable bonds.

Bad Cheerleader

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  • Hardcover

    288 pages

  • Release Date

    13 January 2026

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Summary

A dyslexic bookworm joins her school’s cheerleading squad to investigate her sister’s strange behavior in this insightful and sharp middle grade novel about the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.

Seventh grader Bag loves to read. It doesn’t come easy to her, thanks to her dyslexia, but she’s determined, and she spends every afternoon after school at the library. It’s a ritual she refuses to miss.

Then a new career opportunity for her mother means Bag will no longer have a ride t…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781665955270
ISBN-10:1665955279
Author:Alex Thayer
Publisher:Simon & Schuster
Imprint:Aladdin
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:288
Release Date:13 January 2026
Weight:365g
Dimensions:210mm x 140mm x 30mm
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Critics Review

“A satisfying, character-driven story that explores secrets and sisterhood.” * –Kirkus Reviews *“Thayer (Happy & Sad & Everything True) approaches each compounding conflict with sincerity, while an optimistic overarching tone makes for a comforting tale of overcoming spearheaded by a persistent and resilient protagonist.” * –Publishers Weekly *

About The Author

Alex Thayer

Alex Thayer is a former film and television actress and elementary school teacher. She lives in New England with her two sons. She’s the author of Happy & Sad & Everything True and Bad Cheerleader.

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