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Maven Takes the Lead

A Girl Scout Novel
By Yamile Saied Méndez
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The first in a must-read middle grade series from Girl Scouts of the USA about a group of fifth graders with lots of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. This novel, written by award-winning author Yamile Saied Méndez, is perfect for... Read More
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Maven Takes the Lead

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The first in a must-read middle grade series from Girl Scouts of the USA about a group of fifth graders with lots of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. This novel, written by award-winning author Yamile Saied Méndez, is perfect for readers who love The Baby-Sitters Club and American Girl's Girl of the Year series.

Maven Takes the Lead follows a young girl who wants to be known for something great. Nervous about starting fifth grade after spending all summer with her little brother and baby cousins, Maven seizes the chance to lead when her teacher announces a district-wide robotics competition. Being in charge is better and cooler than playing make-believe, right?

Despite doubts, especially from the boys in her class, Maven is determined to prove them wrong, supported by her friends and Girl Scout troop. However, her dedication to the competition spirals, and she seems to be disappointing everyone—including herself. Maven realises that being true to herself might be the real victory.

Look out for more incredible middle grade books from Girl Scouts:

  • The Ultimate Friendship Journal, coming March 2025
  • Anika and the Great Dog Rescue, the second book in this Girl Scout Novel series, coming May 2025
  • Take Action: You Can Make the World a Better Place, coming Fall 2025

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063317819

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 September 2024

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 192.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 208

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Yamile Saied Méndez Young Adult

About the Author

Yamile (pronounced sha-MEE-lay) Saied Mendez was born and raised in Rosario, Argentina to a family with roots from all over the world. She now lives in a small mountain town in the United States with her Puerto Rican husband, five multi-cultural kids, two bilingual dogs, and a herd of deer that love to eat her flowers. She's a graduate of the Vermont College of Fine Arts. Visit her at yamilesmendez.com.

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