About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child feels discouraged or untalented in a new group activity. It's a perfect story for the kid who is comparing themselves to others and thinking about quitting. Drill Team Determination follows Brianna, who is excited to join her school's drill team but quickly loses confidence when she can't master the precise, synchronized moves. While her friend seems to be a natural, Brianna must dig deep to find her own strength in perseverance. This accessible chapter book for ages 8 to 12 wonderfully models how hard work, a positive attitude, and supportive teammates are more important than natural talent, normalizing the bumpy process of learning a new skill.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
This book contains no significant sensitive topics. The conflicts are entirely focused on performance anxiety, self-doubt, and the challenges of learning a new skill within a team environment. The approach is secular and direct, with a clear and hopeful resolution achieved through the protagonist's effort and positive support from others.
Ideal Reader
The ideal reader is an 8 to 11 year old who has recently started a new, skill-based group activity (like dance, a sport, band, or choir) and is feeling like they are the 'worst' one on the team. This book is for the child who is frustrated by the learning process and needs to see a model of perseverance leading to success.
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