Super Troop

This humorous chapter book follows Cooper, a kid on the cusp of 7th grade, whose summer plans are upended by his parents' new dating lives and a forced enrollment in the Boy Rangers. Initially resistant to the dorky, rule-focused club, especially under the command of a gruff ex-Marine scoutmaster, Cooper navigates the challenges of fitting in, making new friends, and finding his own voice amidst changing family dynamics. It's a relatable story for children experiencing parental dating, feeling misunderstood, or struggling with authority, offering a lighthearted yet insightful look at growth, friendship, and the unexpected joys of teamwork.

From the Edgar-nominated author Bruce Hale comes a hilarious story about a kid who likes to break the rules . . . until the rules try to break him. Cooper just wants to spend the summer before 7th grade drawing and having adventures with his best friend, Nacho. Anything to keep his mind off the fact that his dad's new girlfriend and his mom's announcement that she's going to start dating. But when one of his adventures with Nacho goes too far, Cooper's parents freak out. Either he joins the Boy Rangers, a dorky club that's all about discipline and rules, or that dream cartooning camp at the end of his summer? Will get erased. At first it's not so bad--the troop is a disorganized mess. But then a new scoutmaster starts. Mr. Pierce is a gruff ex-Marine who's never worked with kids before, especially not a ragtag team of misfits like Troop 19. As he tries turning them into a lean, mean, badge-earning machine, Cooper longs for freedom. He doesn't want to break the rules, but the rules are going to break him!