Lizzie B. Hayes on a Mission

Lizzie B. Hayes is back-and she's on a mission!

It's 1970 in Newark, New Jersey, and seventh-grader Lizzie is ready to join her cousin Mookie at Jefferson Junior High. She's smart, funny, and totally basketball-obsessed. Her favorite team? The New York Knicks, of course! Lizzie has big dreams, but everything isn't so easy. Despite some changes in her neighborhood, the old Mint Street Recenter Center, where she became a star player, is still closed-three years after the riots. On a mission to be the first female to join the school's basketball team and re-open the Mint Street Recreation Center, Lizzie leads with heart and courage Join Lizzie as she takes on new challenges, learns what it means to be a leader, and proves that one determined kid really can make a difference. Lizzie B. Hayes on a Mission is a fast-paced, inspiring story about friendship, community, and believing you can make a difference-on and off the court. Perfect for readers ages 8-12, classrooms, and families who love stories with humor, hope, and heart.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Kp Carter Writes LLC
Published: 11/17/2025
ISBN: 9798986287140
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.33lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.28d