On Sale: Nov 1, 2016
Page Count: 112 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 9780316258470
Age Range: 6–10

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Lola is convinced that soccer reigns supreme, but she is challenged by a new ballet-dancing classmate in this funny, kid-favorite chapter book series.

“If you’ve never had a best friend, Lola Levine will undoubtedly become your first. Her appeal is boundless.”―Rita Williams-Garcia, Coretta Scott King Author Award winner for One Crazy Summer

When new classmate Bella, a ballet dancer, walks into Lola’s class at Northland Elementary, all Lola can see is pink everywhere—pink ribbons, a pink sweatshirt, and pink tennis shoes. Yuck! Pink is Lola’s least favorite color. Plus, ballet isn’t nearly as hard as soccer, is it?

Lola and Bella can’t seem to stop squabbling. But when a mishap during class lands them in Principal Blot’s office, Lola’s mom comes up with a scheme—a ballet scheme—that just might make these classroom rivals realize that ballet dancers and soccer players have more in common than they ever thought possible. But is it too late for Lola to make a new friend?

In the third book in this series, young readers will be inspired by Lola’s big heart and creative spirit as she learns to navigate the second grade in true Lola style!

Perfect for!
★ Fans of Junie B. Jones
★ Reluctant readers
★ Soccer enthusiasts
★ Ballet dancers
★ Anyone who’s gone outside their comfort zone!

Don’t miss all the Lola Levine adventures!
Lola Levine Is Not Mean! (#1)
Lola Levine Drama Queen (#2)
Lola Levine and the Ballet Scheme (#3)
Lola Levine meets Jelly and Bean (#4)
Lola Levine and the Vacation Dream (#5)
Lola Levine and the Halloween Scream (#6)
Lola Levine and the Dinosaur Scene (#7)
Lola Levine Runs Out of Steam (#8)

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Lola Levine

Monica Brown is the award-winning author of over 40 books for children, including the Lola Levine series, Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match/no combina, which was named one of The Atlantic’s 65 Essential Children’s Books; Frida and her Animalitos, A New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book; and the Christopher Award-winning Waiting for the Biblioburro. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and on NPR’s All Things Considered, among others. Monica lives in Arizona, where she is a professor of English at Northern Arizona University. She invites you to visit her online at monicabrown.net.

Angela Dominguez was born in Mexico City, grew up in the great state of Texas, and now lives in Brooklyn. She is the author and illustrator of Knit Together, Let's Go, Hugo!, Maria Had a Little Llama, and Santiago Stays.

"Readers already familiar with Lola will be happy for a return visit, while newcomers--like Bella--will learn to appreciate her vim and charm."
Booklist Online
Praise for the Lola Levine Series:

"If you've never had a best friend, Lola Levine will undoubtably become your first. Her appeal is boundless."
Rita Williams-Garcia, Coretta Scott King Author Award winner for One Crazy Summer
"Readers will cheer as Lola balances her troubles at school with the same smart skills that she uses to dominate the soccer field. A lovely bicultural character--and her richly drawn group of peers--promises a cherished new series."
Meg Medina, Pura Belpré winner for Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass
* "Brown introduces a smart, young protagonist with a multicultural background in this series opener for chapter-book readers. Celebrate a truly accepting multicultural character."
Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Lola Levine is a joy, and even though she stops goals at soccer games, she could never stop readers from smiling as they eagerly wait for her next adventure."
Diana López, author of Confetti Girl andAsk My Mood Ring How I Feel

Monica Brown

About the Author

Monica Brown is the author of many multicultural books for children, including the Lola Levine series and the award-winning Waiting for the Biblioburro / Esperando el biblioburro, Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match / Marisol McDonald no combina, and Frida and Her Animalitos. Monica’s books are inspired by her Peruvian and Jewish heritage and her desire to bring stories to children. Monica lives in Flagstaff, Arizona, where she is a professor of English at Northern Arizona University. She invites you to visit her online at monicabrown.net.

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