I Love This Game — Elizabeth Stanley

I Love This Game is a must-read for children of all ages. It is not only a highly enjoyable and entertaining story for the reader, walking alongside the lovable Peyton throughout her journey and rooting for her the whole way, but what stands out to are the values that are highlighted throughout this wonderful story from beginning to end. There are elements that demonstrate the importance of inclusion, respect, kindness, family, commitment, and more. Peyton is a great kid who is learning some valuable lessons. As we all know, growing up, even in the best of circumstances, has many challenges. Navigating the landmines of family, friends, school, insecurities, and responsibilities, is rarely easy. This is especially true for Peyton, a smart and thoughtful middle-school girl, who is always trying to do the right thing. With the support of her ever-loyal dog, Atticus, and her best friend, Mikayla, will Peyton find her own inner strength, as she tries to manage the relationships most important to her?