Bea Is for Blended

Bea and her mom have always been a two-person team. But now her mom is marrying Wendell, and their team is growing by three stepbrothers, two dogs, and a cat.

Finding her place in her new blended family may be tough, but when Bea finds out her school might not get the all-girls soccer team they’d been promised, she learns in this heartfelt coming of age story that the bigger the team, the stronger the fight—and that for the girls to get what they deserve, they’re going to need a squad behind them.

Lauded as “remarkable” by the New York Times Book Review, Lindsey Stoddard’s heartfelt stories continue to garner critical acclaim, and her latest novel will have fans new and old rooting for Bea as she discovers that building a new life doesn’t mean leaving her old one behind.

Can one girl wrangle three new stepbrothers and take on the whole school to build the team of her dreams?

• Girls Soccer Story: Bea was promised an all-girls team, but when the school backs out, she has to rally a squad to fight for their right to play.
• Found Family: Going from a team of two with her mom to a chaotic house with three new stepbrothers, two dogs, and a cat, Bea has to find her place in a brand-new lineup.
• Standing Up for Yourself: A powerful read for middle schoolers about finding your voice, taking on the establishment, and learning that you're stronger with a team behind you.
• Heartfelt Middle Grade: Perfect for fans of Lisa Graff and Lynda Mullaly Hunt who love uplifting stories about friendship, family, and fighting for what's right.