Dear fans of Dork Diaries and Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life—meet your new favorite kid-next-door hero! Gabby Garcia an overly confident baseball-obsessed sport nut who’s going to win your heart.If life were a baseball game, all-star pitcher Gabby Garcia would be having her Best. Season. EVER! Until she’s suddenly sent to another school and her winning streak is about to disappear—both on and off the field.But Gabby never gives up! She has a PLAN to keep her champion status intact, and every step of is written out—PLAY by PLAY. How could it not work?This new series written by Iva-Marie Palmer is filled with funny illustrations, sports facts, and blooper-reel moments that will have readers laughing and rooting for more.But life doesn’t always follow the playbook. A Laugh-Out-Loud Hero: Follow all-star pitcher Gabby Garcia as she tries to apply her baseball playbook to the unpredictable game of middle school. A Whole New Ball Game: After an asbestos problem closes her school, Gabby has to navigate the hallways of the fancy Piper Bell Academy, where her “Golden Child” status means nothing. Friendship and Team Drama: From butting heads with rival players to figuring out new teammates, Gabby learns that winning takes more than just a great fastball. Illustrated Playbook Format: Filled with funny drawings, sports trivia, and Gabby’s own hilarious plays, this book is perfect for reluctant readers and sports fans alike.
