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The Academy VI: Rise of the Scorpions by T.Z. Layton

The Academy VI: Rise of the Scorpions

T.Z. Layton

Sourcebooks · Paperback · May 5, 2026

Now a New York Times bestselling series!

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Who it’s for
Leo returns to England’s U16s, facing a new division and a rough rival team.
Themes
sports competition, teamwork, overcoming adversity
Pacing
Fast

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About this book

Now a New York Times bestselling series! Fresh off his success with the junior national soccer team, Leo K. Doyle is back in England and playing for the U16s, where he'll be a newbie all over again. Will Leo get any playing time? Can he work his way into a starting lineup filled with older, bigger, and more experienced players? Unfortunately, the move to a new division might be the easy part.

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There's a new contender in the Youth Prem—the Southwark F.C. Scorpions—who have a roster full of superstars that play to win at any cost. They're the dirtiest, roughest team Leo has ever faced, led by an old enemy who cheats at every turn. Meeting a pretty girl. An intense race for the title. Dealing with a tragedy that threatens to ruin the whole season. Whew. Playing at the highest level is never easy, but this might be Leo's toughest season yet. Can he and his friends overcome their challenges and make another run at the title? The inspiring, action-packed sixth book in The Academy series perfect for young readers 7-13 and for sports fans of all ages. Keep score with the other books in The Academy series: - The Academy - The Academy II: The Journey Continues - The Academy III: Tournament of Champions - The Academy IV: Title Fight - The Academy V: Cup of Nations

England’s U16s

Leo returns to England’s U16s, facing a new division and a rough rival team.

Come here for

  • Leo’s move to England’s U16s and the challenge of earning playing time
  • A title race against the Southwark F.C. Scorpions

Expect

  • A race for the Youth Prem title
  • A season threatened by tragedy

Where it sits

Soccer Stories99%
Boys & Men44%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Soccer Stories
  • New Experiences
  • Travel Adventures
Authors
T.Z. Layton
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Published
May 5, 2026
Format
Paperback
Theme
sports competition · teamwork · overcoming adversity
Reading lane
Soccer Stories