The third book in the hilarious middle-grade series about Mya, the cowgirl-loving fourth grader—perfect for fans of Ramona the Pest and Clementine.
Things have changed in the Tibbs house, and Mya isn’t happy about it. She’s stuck in the middle between an exceptionally cute baby sister and an exceptionally smart older brother. And her tired parents seem to only notice the “exceptional” kids in the house.
So when a class project lassoes Mya into starting her own school newspaper, she’s sure this will earn her the star status she wants from her parents. But the same project also gives Mya’s archenemy, Naomi Jackson, a chance to prove she is a better friend to the twins, Skye and Starr, than Mya is . . . and soon Mya feels caught in the middle again, just like at home. Good gravy in the navy!
When Mya makes a monumental mistake in an effort to celebrate the twins, she stands to lose everything, including their friendship. Now she has to figure out how to get back in the saddle, grab those reins, and gallop her way toward fixing everything.
Can a school newspaper and a whole lot of cowgirl grit help her prove she’s special, too?
- A Relatable Middle Child Story: Mya feels invisible next to her cute baby sister and smart older brother. This is a hilarious and heartfelt tale for any kid who's ever felt stuck in the middle.
- School Life and Shenanigans: When a class project challenges students to start their own businesses, Mya launches a school newspaper to make her mark—and maybe get her parents' attention.
- Friendship and Frenemies: Just when she needs her best friends Skye and Starr the most, Mya's archenemy Naomi Jackson shows up to stir up trouble and test their friendship.
- Lots of Laughs and Heart: Filled with cowgirl attitude and Mya's signature “Good gravy in the navy!” exclamations, this story is perfect for fans of funny and realistic fiction for kids.
Crystal Allen is the author of the middle grade novels How Lamar's Bad Prank Won a Bubba-Sized Trophy, The Laura Line, and the three books in the Magnificent Mya Tibbs series. Her many accolades include the Sid Fleischman Humor Award for The Magnificent Mya Tibbs: The Wall of Fame Game and induction into the Texas Institute of Letters. Crystal is also a committee member of The Brown Bookshelf, the codirector of Kindling Words East, and a faculty member of Highlights for Children. She lives in Texas with her husband, Reggie, and two sons, Phillip and Joshua. Visit her online at crystalallenbooks.com.
