Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
3.0
Points
1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
4488
Points per Word
0.000223
Description
When Roy gets signed to Melchester United, his dream has come true. Can Roy break into the Rovers first team and bring back the glory days of old? Or will the pressure prove too much for the young prospect? Graphic novel #1
Quick Summary
Roy is just a kid when he gets signed to a pro soccer team, and suddenly he's living every young athlete's dream while facing players twice his age who want to knock him off the field. The graphic novel panels burst with action, and readers will root for this underdog as he battles nerves, rivalry, and the weight of bringing glory back to a struggling club. If your kid loves Matt Christopher sports stories or graphic novels like "Smile," they'll devour this underdog soccer tale. Perfect for kids ages 8-12 in grades 4-7.