Coming Up Short

by Laurie Morrison

Book Overview

A heartfelt novel about a softball-loving girl coming to terms with her parents' humanity after a scandal sends shock waves through her town

Bea's parents think she can accomplish absolutely anything--and she's determined to prove them right. But at the end of seventh grade, on the same day she makes a gutsy play to send her softball team to the league championships and Xander, the boy she likes, makes it clear that he likes her too, a scandal...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419755587
• ISBN13: 9781419755583
• Release Date: June 2022
• Publisher: Amulet Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.5" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9