{My thoughts} – George and Lilly’s fifth grade class is participating in spirit week at school. There are four classrooms for the fifth grade, that are split into two teams. George is the team captain for Team Blue and Lilly is the Team Captain for Team Red.

You would think that being team captain would be an easy task for any fifth grader. However, this book proves that it is anything but easy. Both George and Lilly have team mates that will try and win at any cost. They have a rough time being honest, fair and good sports.

This book helps to show children that by cheating and showing poor sportsmanship you can lose opportunities and friendships. You can also lose the respect of those you look up to as well as be punished for poor behavior. It also shows you that when you can work together as a team and not cheat and be a good sport, that you can be rewarded.

I think this is a great book for children to read. It helps to show them that winning isn’t everything. It helps to show them that it’s okay to be on the losing team as well as you tried your best. ( )

Reading age 8-12 years
Allan Woodrow is back with another pitch-perfect middle-grade novel full of hilarious antics, epic arguments, and a fifth grade that just doesn't get along! ( )

Grade Level: 3rd-5th

Independent Reading Level: Ages 8-12

Fifth graders George and Lilly are best friends, but when they end up leading separate teams competing for the Spirit Week prize, it puts a strain on their friendship.