Throw Like a Girl

by Sarah Henning (Author)

Throw Like a Girl
Reading Level: 8th − 9th Grade
Friday Night Lightsmeets Morgan Matson's The Unexpected Everything in this contemporary debut where swoon-worthy romance meets underdog sports story. When softball star Liv Rodinsky throws one ill-advised punch during the most important game of the year, she loses her scholarship to her fancy private school, her boyfriend, and her teammates all in one fell swoop. With no other options, Liv is forced to transfer to the nearest public school, Northland, where she'll have to convince its coach she deserves a spot on the softball team, all while facing both her ex and the teammates of the girl she punched. Every. Single. Day. Enter Grey, the injured star quarterback with amazing hair and a foolproof plan: if Liv joins the football team as his temporary replacement, he'll make sure she gets a spot on the softball team in the spring. But it will take more than just a flawless spiral for Liv to find acceptance in Northland's halls, and behind that charismatic smile, Grey may not be so perfect after all. With lovable characters and a charming quarterback love interest, Throw Like a Girl will have readers swooning from the very first page.
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Praise for Throw Like a Girl: Liv's major obstacle is learning to forgive and trust again: the family who doesn't respect her decisions; the teammates who keep secrets; the boyfriend with an agenda; and above all, her own flawed, complicated, driven, triumphant self. This charming sports story reflects classic tropes of the genre while still feeling fresh and relevant. A winner.—Kirkus Reviews
Sarah Henning
Sarah Henning is a recovering sports journalist who has worked for The Palm Beach Post, Kansas City Star and Associated Press, among others. When not writing, she runs ultramarathons, hits the playground with her two kids, and hangs out with her husband Justin. Sarah lives in Lawrence, Kansas, hometown of Langston Hughes, William S. Burroughs, and a really good basketball team. She is the author of Sea Witch and Throw Like a Girl, and invites you to visit her online at sarahhenningwrites.com.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780316529495
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Poppy Books
Publication date
July 20, 2021
Series
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BISAC categories
YAF059010 - Young Adult Fiction | Sports & Recreation | Baseball & Softball
YAF052020 - Young Adult Fiction | Romance | Contemporary
YAF059060 - Young Adult Fiction | Sports & Recreation | Football
YAF018070 - Young Adult Fiction | Family | Siblings
YAF052060 - Young Adult Fiction | Romance | Romantic Comedy
Library of Congress categories
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