Saving the Team

Saving the Team
Author: Alex Morgan
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 176
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?

The Summer of Kicks (Large Print 16pt)

The Summer of Kicks (Large Print 16pt)
Author: Dave Hackett
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2014-10-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781459687363

An accidental band. A record store. A pair of shoes and two perfect girls. This is going to be one hell of a summer. Starrphyre is your average dorky 16 - year - old, although with one difference. He has a very weird girly name, thanks to his hippy parents - a live - to - air radio sex therapist mum and a bass player dad from a tragic one - hit - wonder 80s metal band. A long hot summer stretches ahead of Starrphyre and all he wants is one date with his dream girl, Candace McAllister. But how can he get her to notice him when she's the star of every other high - school guys' fantasies? Perhaps starting a band with his video - game obsessed pals will do the trick.

Homecoming

Homecoming
Author: Alex Morgan
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2020-04-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1534428062

From FIFA World Cup Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and bestselling author Alex Morgan comes the eleventh book in an empowering and fun-filled middle grade series that inspired the streaming original series, The Kicks! Devin is finally on her way to Connecticut to visit her best friend, Kara, and she couldn’t be more excited! Not only that, but the Kicks have just made it into the playoffs! Except Devin’s good fortune seems to have run out. First, the airport sends her luggage to Albuquerque. Then, when she finally gets to hang out with Kara, all they do is fight. And what’s worse, Devin thinks her parents are planning to move them back to Connecticut! Devin’s not sure what to make of her unfortunate homecoming. Are she and Kara even friends anymore? Is Devin ready to leave all her friends behind again to move back to Connecticut? And can she get her head back in the game in time to win the Kicks’s first playoff match?

Who Wants to Play Just for Kicks?

Who Wants to Play Just for Kicks?
Author: Chris Kreie
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2011
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1434230791

Josh does not want to take time away from hockey to play soccer for fun.

In the Zone

In the Zone
Author: Alex Morgan
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2018-03-20
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 148148155X

From FIFA World Cup Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and bestselling author Alex Morgan comes the eighth book in an empowering and fun-filled middle grade series that inspired the Amazon original series, The Kicks! Spring season continues and the Kicks are working their hardest to be champions. But Emma’s confidence takes a dive after tripping and letting a shot go into the goal. Embarrassed by the blunder, she’s not sure if she’s cut out to be a goalie. Devin tries to help Emma, but she’s dealing with uncertainties of her own. The cute new boy at school asks Jessi to go to the movies with him and some other friends, and she accepts, leaving Devin, Steven, and Cody behind. Does Jessi not like Cody anymore and what does this mean for Devin and Steven? With everything so uncertain, will the Kicks be able to stay in the soccer zone?

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?

Action Poetry

Action Poetry
Author: Levi Asher
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2004-10-19
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1468515535

The Berenstain Bears Get Their Kicks

The Berenstain Bears Get Their Kicks
Author: Stan Berenstain
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2013-09-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0385370504

Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Brother and Sister love to play sports, so when Mama becomes the official soccer mom, Papa feels a bit left out. Will Papa be able to find a way to cheer on the team, or will he be sitting on the sidelines? This beloved story is a perfect way to teach children about the importance of good sportsmanship and supporting one another.

Fans in the Stands

Fans in the Stands
Author: Alex Morgan
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2021-03-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1534428119

From FIFA World Cup Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and bestselling author Alex Morgan comes the twelfth and final book in an empowering and fun-filled middle grade series about soccer and friendship. There are only two games separating the Kicks from the regional championship title. And with the Kentville Kangaroos boys’ team also on their way to the championship, Devin can’t contain her excitement for her friends! That is until Steve, Devin’s crush, admits that he doesn’t think girl soccer players are as good as the boys. Devin’s certain that the only want to prove him wrong is to work hard and player harder, like she’s always done. Instead, the Kicks and the Kangaroos place a bet: Whoever can get the most fans in the stands at their games is clearly the better team. But when their plans to bring in spectators puts both of their championship games in jeopardy, Devin has to make a choice. Is beating the boys worth risking the title the Kicks have played so hard for?