One girl and her soccer team take a stand against the bullies who push them too far in this brave, inspiring novel that celebrates girl power and the true spirit of sports.
Powerful and inspiring, Select explores the important difference between positive and negative coaching and celebrates the true spirit of sports..
And then there comes a point where enough is enough, and Alex and her teammates must take a stand to find a better way to make their soccer dreams come true.
But as the team gets better and better, her new coach pushes the players harder and harder, until soccer starts to feel more like punishment than fun.
Joining Select could be the key to a college scholarship and a bright future--one that Alex\'s family can\'t promise her.
When her skills land her a free ride to play for Select, an elite soccer club, it feels like a huge opportunity.
Very good. -- Kirkus Reviews Twelve-year-old Alex loves playing soccer, and she\'s good at it, too.
A tale of terrific girl power and athleticism.
Perfect for readers who love The Crossover and Fighting Words.
One girl and her soccer team take a stand against the bullies who push them too far in this brave, inspiring novel that celebrates girl power and the true spirit of sports