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    Soccer Sensation
    Soccer Sensation
    Soccer Sensation
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    Soccer Sensation

    By Jake Maddox and Andrea Gianopoulos

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    Cameron Jones plays soccer not because he loves it, but because his dad believed he will one day earn a big prize: a college scholarship. When his father’s job transfer takes him from the big city to a small-town team, Cameron thinks it might be his chance to take a step back from soccer. His new team is unorganized and his teammates seem uninterested in the discipline it takes to win. But maybe this new team is exactly what Cameron needs to make soccer fun again.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCapstone Young Readers
    Release dateAug 1, 2020
    ISBN9781515889335
    Soccer Sensation
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    Jake Maddox

    Who is Jake Maddox? Athlete, author, world-traveler – or all three? He has surfed in Hawaii, scuba-dived in Australia, and climbed the mountains of Peru and Alaska. His books range from the most popular team sports to outdoor activities to survival adventures and even to auto racing. His exploits have inspired numerous writers to walk in his footsteps – literally! Each of his stories is stamped with teamwork, fair play, and a strong sense of self-worth and discipline. Always a team-player, Maddox realizes it takes more than one man (or woman) to create a book good enough for a young reader. He hopes the lessons learned on the court, field, or arena and the champion sprinter pace of his books can motivate kids to become better athletes and lifelong readers.

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      Soccer Sensation - Jake Maddox

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      Cover

      Title Page

      Chapter 1: Bad News

      Chapter 2: Where’s the Coach?

      Chapter 3: You’ll Thank Me Later

      Chapter 4: Big City Attitude?

      Chapter 5: Coach Needs Help

      Chapter 6: Pylons and Drills

      Chapter 7: Not a Smart Choice

      Chapter 8: Coach Who?

      Chapter 9: A New Approach

      Author Bio

      Illustrator Bio

      Glossary

      Discussion Questions

      Writing Prompts

      Soccer Glossary

      Explore More

      Copyright

      Back Cover

      CHAPTER 1

      BAD NEWS

      Cameron Jones stood behind the sideline at midfield. The referee handed him the soccer ball to throw in toward the awaiting players. Three minutes remained in the game. Cameron’s team—the Royal Blues—were up 3–2 against the Cardinals. A win today would guarantee his team first place in the league.

      With the ball held firmly with both hands above his head, Cameron scanned the field. The Royals wore blue jerseys. The Cardinals wore red.

      Careful, Cameron told himself above the crowd noise. Careful.

      At least 200 people were watching the game from the stands. This was the premier league for Cameron’s age level, which consisted mostly of eighth graders.

      The stars of this league had bright futures. The best players were just a few years away from being fast-tracked to programs that led to college scholarships.

      That’s why he and his father spent at least half an hour each night on soccer drills, no matter what the weather was like. If it rained too hard, his father would move the cars out of the garage and make room for Cameron to practice there instead.

      In the end, it would pay off in a college scholarship. At least that’s what his father hoped.

      As Cameron looked for an open Royal, his father’s voice echoed in his head. Don’t try to do too much. Under pressure, it’s too easy to make a mistake. Play the odds. Play it safe.

      As if his father could read his mind, Cameron heard a

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