When cousins Riley Halfmoon and Maya Dawn move to Urbanopolis to live with their activist grandma, they get off to a rocky start. Outgoing Riley misses her Muscogee cousins but is sure that she and Maya will be instant BFFs. Meanwhile, introvert Maya misses her parents, on active duty in Japan, and just wants some space to herself. At school, Maya joins Robotics Club and Riley bonds with fellow gymnasts. But just when they start to feel at home, their school culture is threatened by an influential foe in disguise.
Joining student council feels like a way to help, so both cousins toss their hats in the ring for sixth-grade class president. But when they realize what they’re up against — money, power, and lies — they quickly shift from competition to cooperation, joining forces as superheroes. Riley is savvy with people; Maya is a whiz with gadgets. In no time, this dazzling duo is off to save the day! Relatable and rich in themes of family, community, and compromise, this graphic novel series opener will entertain and empower, inspiring readers to be the stars they are.
"When they learn that a lack of funding is jeopardizing beloved school activities, the cousins each run for class president. But nefarious vice principal Mr. Balderdash seems intent on stemming their efforts and landing them in detention. As it becomes clear that the cousins won’t accomplish anything on their own, Maya and Riley team up, Holmes and Watson style, to win the presidency, take down Mr. Balderdash, and save their school.... [A] realistically rendered and impeccably paced graphic novel series opener that accessibly highlights the importance of youth involvement in local politics." — Publishers Weekly
Recommended Age | 9 - 12 |
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Author | Kekla Magoon, Cynthia Leitich Smith |
Illustrator | Molly Murakami |
ISBN | 1536228664 |
Publication Date | Mar 5, 2024 |
Publisher | Candlewick |
Series Name | The Blue Stars |
Language | English |