The Tryout
Two friends face cheerleading tryouts and test their bond under pressure.
Book Series · 2 Books
In order from The Tryout to The Squad.
The Tryout series is a set of 2 graphic novels by Christina Soontornvat, published between 2022 and 2024. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 290 pages.
Two friends face cheerleading tryouts and test their bond under pressure.
2 books · Published 2022–2024
Two friends face cheerleading tryouts and test their bond under pressure.
An 8th grader navigates challenges in a racially mixed family.
There are 2 books in the Tryout series. It began with The Tryout in 2022, and the newest book, The Squad, was published in 2024.
Start with The Tryout and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The Squad (Book #2) is the longest book in the series at 12,613 words (288 pages).
The Tryout (Book #1) is the shortest at 8,186 words (272 pages).
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