Author(s): Thalia Kalkipsakis

Young Readers

When Phoebe gets onto the junior debating team with straight-A student Jagath, she's kind of nervous. But at least she has an excuse to hang out with her secret crush! Phoebe thought her dad would be glad she made the debating team, but for some reason he doesn't like her spending time with Jagath at all. Standing up in front of a class is embarrassing - until you're standing up for yourself and everything you believe in.