From the publisher:
An 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?
The author:
T.Z. Layton is bestselling and award-winning author Layton Green’s pen name for books aimed at younger readers. The author’s novels have been nominated for many awards, translated into multiple languages, and optioned for film. The author is also a soccer dad, youth coach, referee, former collegiate player, and lifelong fan of the beautiful game.
To stay up to date on The Academy series and other stories by T.Z. Layton, it’s best to visit his website and join his newsletter at tzlaytonbooks(dotcom).
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