Morgan, Alex Saving the Team (The Kicks#1) 192
pgs. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2014. $15.99 Content:
Language: G (0 swears); Mature Content: G Violence: G.
Devin is unhappy
to move to California with her family. She is leaving behind her best friend
and her soccer team. She is nervous to start seventh grade, she is sure
everyone is already friends. But right away she finds out that the soccer team
girls are super friendly! Devin is eager to join the team and finds out pretty
quickly that the team is a flop. Used to success, Devin doesn't know how to
confront the situation, some of it from the players and much of it from the
coach. Can Devin help to turn things around?
This is a
fantastic sports book series for girls. The cover is bright, modern, and
appealing. Although the characters are in middle school, it’s a fairly easy and
fun read, better for elementary fourth through sixth graders. I am not a sports
fan and found the soccer component well written and understandable. There is a dictionary
of terminology included in the back, if needed. The characters are well-developed and realistic. The
author, a young female Olympic soccer player is a great role model for readers.
EL – ESSENTIAL Reviewer:
Stephanie Elementary School Librarian & Author.
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