From the playground to the premier league, Leo K. Doyle brings his soccer 'A' game in this sensational sport series for middle grade readers.
Born and raised in a small town, 12-year-old Leo has never seen the ocean or stepped foot on a plane...but he knows his soccer dreams will take him far. Rock star, Olympic goal, dragon-slaying kind of far, with his pet lizard Messi by his side.
So when a professional scout extends an invitation to try out for the London Dragons youth squad, the Academy for training younger players, Leo is more than game. But the world-famous English Premier League team only has eleven slots open...
And two hundred of the best and brightest youth players on the planet ready to compete.
Whisked off to a new country, Leo struggles to dodge and dribble his way through the grueling training regime set by cranky camp director who doesn’t want to hear about Leo’s recluse roommate or relentless camp bully...but it’s fine. Leo is here for soccer, the one thing he knows he is good at.
Topics Soccer. New experience. Bullying. Competition. England. F.A. Premier League.
Trim Size 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
JLG Span Winter
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2025-09-01
JLG Release Date Nov 2025
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Sports Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
Sports Middle Plus
Sports Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
For Grades 5-8
From biographies of legendary athletes to fiction featuring thrilling game-day moments, this 14-book collection keeps sports fans entertained all year long. A great choice for both avid and reluctant readers.