Bea Is for Blended

Girl power scores a goal in this uplifting story of teamwork, new beginnings, and coming together to fight for what’s right—perfect for fans of Lisa Graff and Lynda Mullaly Hunt.

Bea and her mom have always been a two-person team. But now her mom is marrying Wendell, and their team is growing by three boys, two dogs, and a cat.

Finding her place in her new blended family may be tough, but when Bea finds out her school might not get the all-girls soccer team they’d been promised, she learns that the bigger the team, the stronger the fight—and that for the girls to get what they deserve, they’re going to need a squad behind them.

Lauded as “remarkable” by the New York Times Book Review, Lindsey Stoddard’s heartfelt stories continue to garner critical acclaim, and her latest novel will have fans new and old rooting for Bea as she discovers that building a new life doesn’t mean leaving her old one behind.  

Can one girl rally a team, unite a new family, and prove that everyone deserves a chance to play?

• A New Stepfamily: Bea’s two-person team is now a seven-person household. She’ll have to navigate life with three new stepbrothers—one of whom shares her same birthday.
• An Inspiring Soccer Story: When the promised all-girls soccer team is at risk, Bea leads the charge to fight for their right to play, taking on the school administration to make it happen.
• Finding Your Team: On the field and at home, Bea learns that the strongest fights are won with a squad behind you, discovering the power of new friendships and unexpected allies.
• Perfect for Middle School Readers: A heartfelt and funny story about new beginnings, standing up for what you believe in, and finding your voice when it matters most.