{"product_id":"girl-scouts-maven-takes-the-lead-9780063317819","title":"Girl Scouts: Maven Takes the Lead","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 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\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Baby-Sitters Club \u003c\/em\u003eand American Girl's Girl of the Year series.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaven wants to be known for something great.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe had been nervous about starting fifth grade after spending all summer with her little brother and baby cousins. So when her fifth-grade teacher announces a district-wide robotics competition, she jumps at the opportunity to be the class's leader. Being in charge is better and cooler than playing make-believe, right? Many people doubt her, especially the boys in her class, but with the support of her friends and Girl Scout troop, Maven is determined to prove them wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen she goes overboard with her dedication to the competition, and she seems to be disappointing everyone--including herself. She begins to realize maybe being herself is what she needed to do all along.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook out for more incredible middle grade books from Girl Scouts: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Ultimate Friendship Journal \u003c\/em\u003ecoming March 2025\u003cem\u003eAnika and the Great Dog Rescue, \u003c\/em\u003ethe second book in this Girl Scout Novel series, \u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ecoming May 2025\u003cem\u003eTake Action: You Can Make the World a Better Place \u003c\/em\u003ecoming Fall 2025\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Yamile Saied Méndez, Girl Scouts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/24\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e Girl Scouts Novel #1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.31lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.58h x 5.26w x 0.47d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063317819","brand":"Ripon Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44150116843565,"sku":"9780063317819","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0501\/1245\/files\/img_e6a25bbf-775b-420d-b7c9-769d14244dbe.jpg?v=1757310960","url":"https:\/\/riponbookstore.com\/products\/girl-scouts-maven-takes-the-lead-9780063317819","provider":"Ripon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}