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Pretty Tough Books in Order | Wonderlit

Pretty Tough

2 books · Ages 12–17 · Chapter Books

Pretty Tough is a 2-book series for ages 12–17 by Keri Mikulski. Each book stands alone — start anywhere.

Where to Start

Start anywhere — each book stands alone.

That said, Head Games and Stealing Bases are great first picks.

All Books

No particular order needed — browse and pick what catches your eye.

Head Games

Stealing Bases

Stealing Bases2011

What This Series Covers

Resilience & Perseverance Sports School Life Friendship & Social Growing Up Peer Pressure

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