Action-Packed Soccer Books for Young Athletes
A list by Dan
Fast-paced reads for 8-12 year olds who love the pitch. These stories capture the drama, teamwork, and excitement of soccer for kids who can't get enough of the game.
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The Soccer Fence
Book · 2014 · Phil Bildner
“A Johannesburg boy's soccer dreams collide with apartheid—then Mandela walks free and everything changes.”
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