A delightful debut from Seetha Dodd with dynamic illustrations by Peter Cheong, Myra in the Middle is the story of seven-year-old, soon-to-be-middle-child Myra. Whether it’s looking at her life through maths problems, trying to decide how to confront her teacher (who always confuses her for the only other girl in her class who looks like her), or preparing for the arrival of a new sibling alongside her ever-bossier big sister Anya, Myra approaches the world with kindness and curiosity.

Myra wants to join the new soccer team, but will her family have time to take her to practice with a new baby? Myra’s Muthashi (grandmother) encourages her – after all, Muthashi used to play too! – but when Myra is assigned a midfield position, will she ever be able to shine when she feels invisible and unneeded?

A heartfelt story for readers aged 5 to 8 about speaking up for yourself (and others!) and standing out – not by being the loudest, but by being yourself.