Christina Diaz Gonzalez

Al, Nicky, Palmer, Fabiola, and Seba all play for the Jackson Middle School soccer team. For the first time ever, the team is going co-ed because of Nicky's hard work. However, Al wants to keep the girls off the field to please his demanding father. This fierce rivalry threatens to tear the whole team apart, forcing everyone to pick a side. But when Palmer uncovers the real reason Nicky joined the team, he realizes there is a much bigger problem than winning games. To get ahead, they have to learn how to stop fighting and start playing together. This fun and engaging graphic novel features text in both English and Spanish. You will discover a great story about sports, working through problems, and the true meaning of teamwork both on and off the soccer field.