An inspiring, page-turning sports novel perfect for young readers 8 to 13 years old, and for soccer fans of all ages.

"As a kid, Abby Wambach was loud and clear about what she wanted and what she didn't--and she didn't want to be left out of any competition, especially soccer. Darting down fields and booting balls ... into goals, Abby worked her way up from competitive youth player to U.S. Women's National Soccer Team star."--

"Discover the incredible life of Leo Messi, one of the worlds most skilled and celebrated footballers. As a child, Leo developed his passion for football playing games with his brothers and cousins in the streets of Rosario, Argentina. He later honed his skills on the pitch as part of the local youth team. But life wasn't without its challenges. Aged 9, he was diagnosed with Growth Hormone Deficiency. But nothing was going to stop Leo from following...

Echoes of an Italian Summer reveals the fascinating stories that underpin the magical Italia 90 World Cup, many of them told for the first time in this enthralling book. For many football fans - including the author - Italia 90 is fondly remembered as

Un père champion d'Europe de catch qui a trouvé l'amour au bord d'un ring en Allemagne, une enfance modeste mais heureuse... Daniel Van Buyten l'a juré à ses parents quand il était gosse : « Je serai footballeur professionnel. » Pari gagné ! Le « fils du catcheur », comme il était surnommé dans la région de Chimay, est devenu successivement « Big Dan », ensuite le transfert le plus cher de notre football, enfin le joueur belge le plus...

Get the Summary of C.W. Farnsworth's First Flight Final Fall in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Saylor Scott, a top soccer player at Lancaster University, grapples with her father's remarriage and her own romantic entanglements. At a fraternity party, she hides her emotional turmoil by flirting with Drew, the hockey captain. In Germany, Saylor's dream of playing soccer is threatened by a knee injury, but she impresses...

Sunderland AFC's official historian Rob Mason brings us a fascinating alternative history of the club as he ponders what could have been. How would Sunderland have fared if they had appointed Brian Clough, who was turned down as manager? What might hav

The robot soccer crew and their rivals are both at coding camp--but when the camp ends, only one club will be left standing. This graphic novel explains coding basics such as algorithms and the binary system

In the outskirts of Rome, six teams compete in the women's soccer championship, the Las Leonas Trophy. All recent immigrants to Italy - the majority from South America - the participants work busy lives as caregivers and house cleaners throughout the city. LAS LEONAS follows the daily struggles, dreams, and frustrations of these women; each with their own story of emigration and family history, but united by a shared passion for soccer. Amidst the...