Fast Break

By: Pryor, Shawn

Growing up is a team effort in Fast Break, a contemporary middle-grade graphic novel about hoops, family, and friendship--perfect for fans of The Tryout and Ride On.

Mikayla Thomas is a star basketball player determined to be the best at everything she does, including making her family's move across town as stress-free as possible.

So when the girls' coach at Mikayla's new school refuses to let her try out for their lineup, she agrees to join the Firebirds, a ragtag coed-league team, instead. But Mikayla is used to winning, and while the Firebirds are great kids, they aren't great at basketball.

In this fast-paced, high energy story about taking charge on and off the court, Mikayla begins to realize that the path to success isn't a solo journey--it's a team effort.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 037438956X
• ISBN13: 9780374389567
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7