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FROM THE PLAYGROUND TO THE PREMIER LEAGUEAn inspiring, page-turning series perfect for young readers 7 to 13 years old, and for sports fans of all ages.Leo K. Doyle, a small-town kid from Ohio, has beaten all the odds and made the roster of a Premier League youth squad. But he is far from the star player.In fact, he isn't even a starter-and the U14 Lewisham Knights are the worst team in the league. They're so bad that if they don't improve this year, the owner will disband the team, which could jeopardize Leo's dream of becoming a professional soccer player.As if that wasn't enough to deal with, Leo also has to keep up with his schoolwork, make brand new friends in a foreign country, deal with a coach who doesn't seem to like him, and survive away from home for a demanding season in the Youth Premier League.Leo believes he has the talent to help his team, but can he juggle all these balls and prove himself on the world's biggest soccer stage?
Product Details
| Publisher | First Touch Books for Young Readers |
| Publish Date | May 06, 2023 |
| Pages | 294 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781955804134 |
| Dimensions | 8.5 X 5.5 X 0.7 inches | 0.8 pounds |
About the Author
T.Z. Layton is the author of the bestselling Academy series, which has been optioned for film and sold translation rights in half a dozen languages. The author writes adult fiction under Layton Green and is also a soccer dad, youth coach, former collegiate player, and lifelong fan of the beautiful game.
Reviews
"The Academy Series by T.Z. Layton is a surefire recommendation for any reluctant middle grade reader who's remotely into sports. But kids, parents, teachers, and librarians also love them because they look at relatable themes through a hopeful lens." -- WeAreTeachers (Grades K-5 Feature Article)
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