Twelve-year-old Nick loves soccer and hates books, but soon learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams.
9780544570986 (hardback) 9781328596307 (pbk)
2015033312
Novels in verse. Soccer Books Reading Self-esteem JUVENILE FICTION / Stories in Verse. JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / Soccer. JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General (see also headings under Social Issues). JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / United States / African American.