Goal!
The Dream Begins
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · April 1, 2006
While growing up on the tough streets of Los Angeles, Santiago's greatest joy is playing soccer.
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- Who it’s for
- Readers interested in soccer and the pursuit of a professional playing career
- Themes
- Ambition and perseverance, Family sacrifice, Prejudice and belonging
- Pacing
- Fast
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While growing up on the tough streets of Los Angeles, Santiago's greatest joy is playing soccer. So it is a dream come true when a British scout sees him playing in the park and offers him a trial with one of England's top Premiership clubs. Determined to succeed, Santiago leaves behind his struggling family and his modest home, and flies halfway around the world to give it his best shot. But it's not smooth sailing when Santiago arrives in northern England.
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Team practices are intense, and in this place where people live and breathe the sport, many seem eager to find fault with the new Latino player from L.A. The pressure even spurs Santiago to keep a secret that could sabotage his performance. There is no doubt that Santiago has skill, flair, and dedication. But does he have the stamina he will need for the English game? Based on the action-packed movie, Goal! is a gripping tale of trial and tribulation set against the backdrop of the world's most popular and exciting sport.
Who it’s for
- Readers interested in soccer and the pursuit of a professional playing career
- Readers drawn to stories of overcoming pressure as an outsider
Where it sits
| Media Tie-In YA | 78% |
|---|---|
| Soccer | 77% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- YA Stories About Boys & Men
- Media Tie-In YA
- Sports Stories
- Basketball
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- Authors
- Robert Rigby
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- April 1, 2006
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Ambition and perseverance · Family sacrifice · Prejudice and belonging
- Reading lane
- YA Stories About Boys & Men