Cheer Heist - by Stacy Wells (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Some things are worth stealing...

A brand-new YA novel by Stacy Wells about friendship, cheerleading, and getting even -- perfect for fans of Angeline Boulley, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, and Kelly Quindlen.

Get in. Get out. Get even.

Cheer is life for Dylan. Not only is it where she hangs out with besties Kat and Emmy, it's also been a lifeline since her mom passed away and Dylan moved in with her uncle.

But Dylan's world is shaken up again when a mysterious woman from Uncle Joe's past shows up. It turns out Nita and Joe are former partners: They used to be art thieves, but not for profit. Together with Dylan's mom, the trio was part of a secret underground ring of activists who took back Indigenous works that had been illegally acquired by museums, private collectors, and corrupt dealers. A new theft has brought Nita to town.

Dylan is desperate to help, not just for her Choctaw community but as a way to connect with her mom. Uncle Joe say absolutely not, but when the recently stolen goods begin showing up near Skyhawks events, cheerleading becomes perfect cover. Soon Dylan, Kat, and Emmy are spying on collectors, sneaking into private offices, and getting dangerously close to a heist that could change everything. But when the choice between right and wrong starts to blur, just how far will Dylan go in the name of justice?

About the Author

Stacy Wells is an enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, a writer, and a youth librarian. She is the author of the picture book Stronger Than, written with Nikki Grimes and illustrated by E. B. White, and the chapter book series Tana Cooks. When not reading or writing (or recommending books), she lives life to the fullest in North Texas with her family, which includes a red dog named Blu and two very adorable but very mischievous ferrets.You can find out more about her at stacywellswrites.com.