Del plays striker on his high school soccer team, the Cardinals, and they've gone almost three seasons undefeated.

To Del, it's just a game, but some of the players think winning is all that matters. When an ugly tackle results in a major loss for the Cardinals against their main rival, the Rebels, things get heated between the teams. That night, one of Del's teammates has his ankle broken by an unknown assailant, leaving him unable to take part in the playoffs.

As Del tries to figure out which of the Rebels' players is responsible for the attack, his coach brings in a substitute player, and he's actually really good. Is it just a coincidence, or did someone finally take the above all else mentality too far?

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don't like to read!

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Published: 03/01/2014
ISBN: 9781459803886
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 7.10h x 4.40w x 0.50d

Review Citations: Quill & Quire 01/01/2014 pg. 46
Booklist 03/15/2014 pg. 78

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 165819 / Above All Else
Reading Level: 3.8 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 3