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Synopsis
**She wants it all. But he wants more.** The cheerleader. The beautiful, popular girl who sparkles with energy and excitement. The girl everyone looks at with envy. The girl Althea longs to be. Althea is nobody. Invisible. She gets no phone calls, shares no laughter, has no friends. Until she meets him. "Suppose," he says with an evil smile, "that I can make you popular." All Althea has to do is agree to a simple bargain. An evil bargain. And she becomes a cheerleader. But Althea wants more. And she'll do whatever she has to do to get it.
Is The Cheerleader appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A teen makes a supernatural bargain with a mysterious evil figure to gain popularity and become a cheerleader, exploring themes of manipulation and moral compromise. Some dark/creepy supernatural elements but age-appropriate for middle school readers.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include manipulation, deception, and power imbalance.
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the wish-fulfillment fantasy of becoming popular overnight and the suspenseful consequences of making a dark deal.