The Mighty Dynamo by Kieran Crowley

The Mighty Dynamo

Kieran Crowley

Square Fish · Paperback · February 27, 2018

A boy.

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Who it’s for
Chapter-book readers who enjoy soccer and team competition
Themes
Bullying, Sexism, Corruption
Pacing
Fast

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About this book

A boy. A game. A dream. Will a false accusation crush all his hopes or will the Mighty Dynamo live up to his nickname? More than anything, Noah Murphy wants to be a professional soccer player—and participating in the Schools' World Cup qualifiers might be just what he needs to get scouted. But when he's suspiciously banned from his school team for something he didn't even do, all his dreams come crashing down.

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Determined to live up to his reputation as a dynamo, Noah must find his own way to enter the contest no matter what it takes. With his best friend Stevie on tactics, and the skills of some unlikely new teammates, he's soon ready to take on the world—just as long as no one plays foul. A chapter book that will delight reluctant readers and sports fans of any gender. Praise for The Mighty Dynamo: "There is enough breathless action and strong, believable sports flavor to this effort to make it an easy sell to those (male and female) that enjoy the sport. Go team!" —Kirkus Reviews "It tackles issues of bullying, sexism, and corruption without ever losing focus on Noah and his mates. Noah and his friends are well-crafted, multidimensional characters, as are the caring adults who try to help out Noah and his fledgling team." —Booklist "The writing is funny and characters well-developed... A true underdog story that will appeal to sports fans." —School Library Journal

Who it’s for

  • Chapter-book readers who enjoy soccer and team competition
  • Reluctant readers looking for a sports story

Where it sits

Soccer Stories100%
Friendship52%
Bullying51%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Family Stories
  • Soccer Stories
  • Friendship
Authors
Kieran Crowley
Publisher
Square Fish
Published
February 27, 2018
Format
Paperback
Theme
Bullying · Sexism · Corruption
Reading lane
Family Stories