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Description
After being caught shoplifting, Lacey volunteers to referee her little sister's soccer games to prove she can be responsible. She soon finds that enforcing the rules is difficult when faced with opposition from a spectator. The story takes place at youth soccer games and deals with themes of accountability and family relationships.
Quick Summary
Lacey trades mall theft for soccer refereeing in this relatable middle grade story about messing up and trying to fix it. Readers will root for her as she stumbles through whistle blunders, snarky coaches, and chaotic little-kid games while secretly proving she can be trusted. If your kid loves the humor and heart of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth Wimpy Kid" or the sibling dynamics in "The One and Only Ivan," they'll totally get into this. Perfect for kids ages 9 to 12 in grades 4 through 6 who enjoy quick, funny reads with real emotions.