Saving the Team

From star soccer player and Olympic gold medalist Alex Morgan comes the first book in an empowering, fun-filled middle grade series about believing in yourself and working as a team.

Twelve-year-old Devin loves to play soccer. If she hadn't just left Connecticut to move across the country, she would have been named seventh-grade captain on her school soccer team.

But now that Devin is starting seventh grade in Kentville, California, all bets are off. After all, some of the best players on the US national team come from California. She's sure to have stiff competition. Or so she thinks.

When Devin shows up for tryouts, she discovers that the Kentville Kangaroos--otherwise known as the Kicks--are an absolute mess. Their coach couldn't care less whether the girls win or lose. And Devin is easily one of the most talented players.

The good news is, Devin quickly makes friends with funny, outgoing Jessi; shy but sweet Zoe; and klutzy Emma. Can Devin and her newfound friends pull together and save the team from itself?

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: 05/07/2013
ISBN: 9781442485709
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.80w x 0.90d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2013
School Library Journal 06/01/2013 pg. 137
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 pg. 87 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 158552 / Saving the Team
Reading Level: 4.4 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 5