Berrybrook Middle School #1: Brave

Brave follows Jensen, a seventh-grader starting at a new middle school who joins the school's newspaper club to find her place and voice. The story explores themes of friendship, finding courage to stand up for what's right, and navigating the social dynamics of middle school. Jensen learns to overcome her shyness and discovers her passion for journalism while building meaningful relationships with her diverse group of classmates. The book emphasizes personal growth, the importance of speaking up against injustice, and finding your tribe in new environments.