Soccer Sabotage

Soccer Sabotage
Author: Liam O'Donnell
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2018-04-19
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1459821491

Nadia is playing for her local soccer team, and they have made it all the way to the national tournament—against some very determined opposition. Unfortunately, Nadia's challenges don't just come from her opponents but from her teammates as well. After their coach is injured in a suspicious accident and the threats against the team mount, it is up to Nadia and her younger brother Devin to pull the team together and take a run at the championship. Another wild ride!

So Much It Hurts

So Much It Hurts
Author: Monique Polak
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2013-09-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1459801385

Iris is an aspiring actress, so when Mick, a well-known visiting Aussie director, takes an interest in her, she's flattered. He's fourteen years older, attractive, smart, charming and sexy—in other words, nothing like her hapless ex-boyfriend, Tommy. But when Iris and Mick start a secret relationship, she soon witnesses Mick's darker side, and his temper frightens her. Before long, she becomes the target of his rage, but she makes endless excuses for him. Isolated and often in pain, Iris struggles to continue going to school, where she is preparing for her role as Ophelia. When her family and friends begin to realize that something is terribly wrong, Iris defends her man, but she also takes the first tentative steps toward self-preservation.

Soccer Sabotage

Soccer Sabotage
Author: Jake Maddox
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2018-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1496559320

Eighth-grader Simon Sanford and his friends Jacob and Mohammed are all excited for soccer tryouts, because this year they will probably be starters, but a newcomer, Trevor, is stealing the show; jealous, and worried about their positions on the team, the three start to sabotage their rival--until Simon gets a life lesson from his least favorite teacher.

Sabotage Season

Sabotage Season
Author: Alex Morgan
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2013-09-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442485787

The Kicks’ championship hopes are being sabotaged in the second book in a series that celebrates confidence and teamwork, from star soccer player and Olympic gold medalist Alex Morgan. Things are going wrong left and right for the Kentville girls’ soccer team, and Devin’s sure the girls from their rival team, the Pinewood Panthers, are behind the many mishaps. Can Devin get to the bottom of the mystery and stop the sabotage before her team’s championship hopes disappear for good?

Soccer Longshot

Soccer Longshot
Author: C. J. Renner
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 57
Release: 2011-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1434234029

Matty hasn't improved his soccer skills in a while, so he switches things up by playing some street ball.

Soccer in Central America

Soccer in Central America
Author: Mike Kennedy
Publisher: Norwood House Press
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1599534436

An introductory look at the soccer teams and their fans of countries in Central America. Younger sports fans can now get an introductory look at some of their favorite sports and the men and women who play the game! Written at a 2nd grade reading level, but geared to readers through 6th grade, the easy-to-read text features lots of great photos, trading card reproductions, word games, and more. Authors Mike Kennedy and Mark Stewart have teamed up on more than 100 books, including the popular Team Spirit series.

Spotlight Soccer

Spotlight Soccer
Author: Ricardo Sanchez
Publisher: Capstone Classroom
Total Pages: 73
Release: 2014-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1434291820

Thirteen-year-old Franco dreams of playing professional soccer, but the team in his new school is terrible, and nobody on the team, including the coach, seems to care--Franco has always been a pass-first, team-first player, but persuading this bunch ball-hogs to play the right way may be more than he can handle.

Saving the Team

Saving the Team
Author: Alex Morgan
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2013-05-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442485728

From star soccer player and Olympic gold medalist Alex Morgan comes the New York Times bestselling 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?

Jim Nasium Is a Basket Case

Jim Nasium Is a Basket Case
Author: Marty McKnight
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 89
Release: 2015-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1496505212

Jim is trying his uncoordinated hand at basketball. Will he use his secret skill to win the game and risk becoming the laughing stock of the school?

It's Hard to Dribble with Your Feet

It's Hard to Dribble with Your Feet
Author: Val Priebe
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 81
Release: 2014-11-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1434293629

Carmen is a star dribbler for the Victory basketball team. She never loses control of the ball. But when she decides to try out for soccer, she learns that handling a soccer ball doesn't come nearly as easy. After Carmen hears some other girls talking about her, she feels awful. She just didn't realize that it's hard to dribble with your feet.