The Big Break: Julie Book 1 (Historical Characters)

Julie Albright is dealing with big changes since her parents’ divorce. When she finds out that her new school has a basketball team, life starts looking up-until the coach tells her girls aren’t allowed to play. Julie decides to fight for a place on the team, and almost loses her best friend in the process. Meanwhile, a school project forces her to face some hard truths about her family-and herself. Growing up in San Francisco in the 1970s, Julie begins to realize that sometimes the best way to cope with change is to make a few changes of her own. Includes gorgeous full-color illustrations and a “Looking Back” historical section. 120 pages. Paperback. Author: Megan McDonald.