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Freestyle

Gale Galligan

Illustrator: Gale Galligan

Ages: 9+

Published: 2022

Publisher: Graphix/Scholastic

ISBN: 978-1-338-04581-9

Keywords: Friendship, Dance Competitions, Yo-Yo Competitions, Family Conflicts, Math, Geometry

Cory's parents hire nerdy Sunna to tutor him when his geometry grades fall. Soon he discovers she can do cool, very complicated yo-yo tricks. Colorful detailed illustrations.