Bad Cheerleader
Bad Cheerleader by Alex Thayer is a middle grade novel published by Aladdin on November 11, 2025. This 288-page book is written in English and follows seventh grader Bag, a dyslexic bookworm who is determined to uncover the reasons behind her sister Minerva’s unusual behavior. As Bag navigates her new role on the cheerleading squad, she grapples with her lack of coordination and disinterest in school spirit, all while trying to maintain her love for reading.
Readers will find an exploration of family life and the complexities of sisterhood as Bag balances her new cheerleading commitments with her investigative instincts. The story delves into themes of growing up, friendship, and social skills, providing insights into the challenges faced by children in school settings. Through Bag’s journey, the narrative highlights the importance of curiosity and determination in understanding those we care about.
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A dyslexic bookworm joins her school’s cheerleading squad to investigate her sister’s strange behavior in this insightful and sharp middle grade novel about the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.
Seventh grader Bag loves to read. It doesn’t come easy to her, thanks to her dyslexia, but she’s determined, and she spends every afternoon after school at the library. It’s a ritual she refuses to miss.
Then a new career opportunity for her mother means Bag will no longer have a ride to her cherished library. Instead, Bag will have to wait for a ride at school. With her sister, Minerva. At cheerleading practice.
Bag is uncoordinated and completely uninterested in school spirit. But she is curious about what her sister has been hiding. Minerva has been acting stranger than usual, and Bag has been noticing. So while cheerleading practice may be the last place Bag wants to be, she’s going to use her time wisely and get to the bottom of Minerva’s secrets.
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