The Breakaways
The Breakaways by Cathy G. Johnson, published by First Second on March 5, 2019, is a graphic novel that explores the challenges of fitting in during middle school. This edition spans 224 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Faith, a quiet and sensitive girl, who is encouraged by a popular eighth grader, Amanda, to join the school soccer team, the Bloodhounds. Despite her lack of experience, Faith finds herself on the C team, where the players are more skilled in drama than soccer.
Readers will discover how Faith and her teammates, despite their struggles on the field, develop strong bonds that challenge their ideas of loyalty, identity, friendship, and unity. The narrative delves into themes of diversity and multiculturalism, showcasing a group of kids who learn to navigate their individuality while forming connections with one another. The Breakaways presents a raw and honest portrayal of youth, making it a significant addition to the juvenile fiction genre, particularly within the realms of sports and recreation.
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Quiet, sensitive Faith starts middle school already worrying about how she will fit in. To her surprise, Amanda, a popular eighth grader, convinces her to join the school soccer team, the Bloodhounds. Having never played soccer in her life, Faith ends up on the C team, a ragtag group that’s way better at drama than at teamwork. Although they are awful at soccer, Faith and her teammates soon form a bond both on and off the soccer field that challenges their notions of loyalty, identity, friendship, and unity.
The Breakaways from Cathy G. Johnson is a raw, and beautifully honest graphic novel that looks into the lives of a diverse and defiantly independent group of kids learning to make room for themselves in the world.
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