Cory Thomas
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African American sixth-grader Kenny Wright wishes he was a famous superhero, but he's actually a regular kid who lives with his grandmother and struggles to fit in at his Washington, D.C. inner-city school. This year Kenny has to deal with a dilapidated school, a bully, and the potential loss of his favorite principal.
2) Terry's crew
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"Inquisitive young artist Terry strives to make space for himself as the new kid at Rock City Academy, a place where he can finally hone his talents. Terry learns the consequences of dreaming big and the value of real friends along the way"--
3) Alex Morgan
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"Fierce competitor. World Cup winner. Role model. U.S. Women's Soccer star Alex Morgan has earned each of these impressive titles throughout her incredible career. As a young girl growing up in Southern California, she dreamed of being a professional soccer player, fighting to compete on the international stage against the world's greatest athletes. Flash forward to the present and Alex Morgan has emerged as the face of U.S. Women's soccer, famous...
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Terry Crews is a new kid at Rock City Academy and he has big dreams to be an artist, an athlete, and a scientist. When a school counselor deflates his dreams before he can get started on them, Terry turns to a bully for friendship and makes a series of unfortunate choices that hurt others. Terry soon repents and gains a new friend in geeky Xander and Rani and they form a group to compete in the school talent show. Though it takes time, Terry finds...