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by Allison Sack (Author), Tiana Joseph (Editor), Nina Mkhoiani (Illustrator)
What if the one thing you never considered was exactly where you belonged?
When nine-year-old Carter stumbles across a cheerleading team flipping and soaring at the local carnival, he's instantly captivated. He's never seen anything like it-and he's definitely never imagined himself doing it. After all, boys don't do cheerleading... do they?
With a mix of nerves, curiosity, and a little nudge from Mum, Carter takes a leap-literally-into a trial class at the local all-star cheer gym. What follows is a journey packed with tumbles, triumphs, and new teammates who quickly become like family.
From wobbly cartwheels and stunting fails to confidence-boosting wins and real friendships, Carter discovers that cheerleading isn't just about sparkles and pom-poms. It's about strength, resilience, teamwork, and finding what lights you up inside.
Jumping Into Cheer is a heartwarming, high-energy story for readers aged 4-8 that celebrates trying something new, challenging gender stereotypes, and being brave enough to be yourself. It's perfect for fans of action-packed sports stories, stories about confidence and inclusion, and any young reader who's still looking for their thing.
This uplifting tale also includes bonus content for families:
- Spot-the-difference game
- Access to The Secret Book Club via password in the book
- Free downloadable cheer-themed colouring sheets, activities, and more!
Whether you're a cheer parent, a curious kid, or a family looking for something fresh and empowering to read together, Jumping Into Cheer is a vibrant and inspiring introduction to the world of cheerleading-from the eyes of a boy who dared to jump in.
