Team Girl

Money can't buy what Jade really wants - time together.Jade is a gifted dancer with every opportunity at her fingertips. Her family has money, a big house, and all the things she could wish for. But none of it matters when her parents' demanding careers leave little time for her. As the distance between them grows, Jade wonders if they will ever understand what is most important to her, or if she will always feel like the last thing on their busy schedule.Through it all, she leans on Jia, Deme, Cassie, and Emma, her best friends and the heart of Team Girl. Together, they are navigating the triumphs and trials of their last year in primary school, discovering that family and friendship take time, care, and compromise.

Sometimes the hardest choice is choosing for yourself.Jia is quiet, thoughtful, and unsure of what the future should look like. Her parents have decided she must sit the scholarship exam for Bayton Girls Grammar, a prestigious school they believe will give her every advantage. But Jia is torn. Passing means change she may not be ready for, while failing means disappointing the people she loves most.Through it all, she leans on Deme, Cassie, Emma, and Jade, her best friends and the heart of Team Girl. Together, they are navigating the triumphs and trials of their last year in primary school, discovering that finding your own voice can be the bravest choice of all.

Courage means chasing the ball, no matter who's watching.Deme is bold, determined, and ready for a challenge. She is tired of sitting on the sidelines while the boys have all the fun at lunchtime, and she knows she has what it takes to play footy too. But when she tries out for the inter-school team, she quickly discovers that not everyone is ready to welcome a girl onto the field. Facing teasing, doubt, and outright opposition, Deme must decide whether to listen to others or stand firm in her own strength.Through it all, she leans on Cassie, Emma, Jade, and Jia, her best friends and the heart of Team Girl. Together, they are navigating the triumphs and trials of their last year in primary school, discovering that courage means believing in yourself even when others do not.

Families change, but friendship stays strong.Cassie often feels out of step with the world around her. She is tall for her age, and her mother's constant comments about her weight make her question herself more than she would like. On top of that, her parents' divorce has left her caught between two homes. With her father's new wife expecting a baby, Cassie wonders where she will belong once she is no longer an only child. Finding her place has never felt more confusing.Through it all, she leans on Emma, Jade, Jia, and Deme, her best friends and the heart of Team Girl. Together, they are navigating the triumphs and trials of their last year in primary school, discovering that friendship can help you feel at home even when family life is changing.