Boost - by Kathy Mackel (Paperback)

About the Book

Thirteen-year-old Savvy is a basketball talent, but she's skinny and gets pushed around on the court. After steroids are found in Savvy's bag, she claims they are not hers. Suddenly, accusations are flying.

Book Synopsis

Thirteen-year-old Savvy's three-point shot is deadly. But she gets pushed around on the basketball court. Her older sister, Callie, is on varsity cheerleading, but she's not light enough to be a flier - her coveted position. Both girls need to boost their level of competition to get into the action. How far are they willing to go to be the best?

Review Quotes

"Readers will come away with a better understanding of the controversy surrounding steroid use, and with an appreciation for a talented voice in young adult literature." - "School Library Journal", starred review



?Readers will come away with a better understanding of the controversy surrounding steroid use, and with an appreciation for a talented voice in young adult literature.? ?"School Library Journal", starred review

Readers will come away with a better understanding of the controversy surrounding steroid use, and with an appreciation for a talented voice in young adult literature. "School Library Journal", starred review

About the Author

Kathy Mackel lives in Pepperell, Massachusetts.