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This biography profiles the life and career of professional soccer player Julie Ertz.
Quick Summary
This biography follows the life and career of professional soccer player Julie Ertz, from her youth playing the sport to becoming a star defender for the US Women's National Team and NWSL, showcasing her journey through high school soccer, college competition at Stanford, and international success. The book covers themes like perseverance, dedication to training, teamwork, and handling the pressures of competitive athletics while balancing school and sports. If your kid reads and enjoys other sports biographies like "Girl Wonder" or "Kick" about soccer players, they'll find this book at their reading level with its 5.1 AR level and 2,123 word count. This book is ideal for middle grade readers in 4th through 6th grade who love soccer or want to learn about female athletes who have succeeded at the highest levels of their sport.