Gym Class Gauntlet

Meet Marie Lane: bookworm, master of awkward comebacks, and certified klutz.

Gym class? A personal nightmare. Dodgeballs? Heat-seeking missiles. Ropes? Medieval torture devices. So when Oakwood Middle School announces a school-wide “Gauntlet Challenge” to crown the year’s top team, Marie has one goal: survive without face-planting in front of the entire school.

But as she stumbles through obstacle courses, rope climbs, and dodgeball disasters, Marie discovers something surprising—teamwork is messy, bravery comes in weird shapes, and sometimes the best victories aren’t the ones you planned.

With the help of her quiet best friend, a rival turned unlikely ally, and a team of lovable misfits, Marie might just find the courage to lead, the confidence to speak up, and the strength to laugh at herself—especially when she falls flat on her face.