Description

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 isnt even a starterand the U14 Lewisham Knights are the worst team in the league. Theyre so bad that if they dont improve this year, the owner will disband the team, which could jeopardize Leos dream of becoming a professional soccer player.

As if that wasnt 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 doesnt 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 worlds biggest stage?

The inspiring, action-packed second book in The Academy series is perfect for young readers 7-13 and for sports fans of all ages.

Keep score with the other books in The Academy series:

The Academy

The Academy III: Tournament of Champions

The Academy IV: Title Fight

The Academy V: Cup of Nations

Author: T. Z. Layton
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Sourcebooks Young Readers
Published: 09/02/2025
Series: Academy #2
Pages: 296
Size: 8.75h x 5.75w x 0.97d
ISBN: 9781464267130
Language: English