Breakaway
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Book Overview
LJ knows her place in the world is on the soccer field. When she's out there scoring goals, everything's right. But being a big-shot on the field has started going to her head. She's been letting her temper get the best of her?both on the field and off, alienating everyone around her. Everyone except Tabitha, the popular girl who cares more about credit cards than yellow cards and spends most of her time on the bench. But when it's LJ on the bench instead of Tabitha, forced to be a spectator instead of a star, she realizes that sometimes it takes more skill and guts to make others look good instead of yourself. And that by losing a little glory, you can win more than just championships.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0399252150
ISBN13:9780399252150
Release Date:May 2010
Publisher:Philomel Books
Length:202 Pages
Weight:0.61 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.6" x 7.8"
Age Range:8 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 7
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Moral Lesson
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
Excellent moral lesson for the younger generation. The book has covered sharing, tolerance, and accepting responsibility. It also provides a vivid excitement of the game of soccer.
Bouncing Ball Called Life
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
Dads out there...if you're looking for a great book to share with your daughters, Breakaway is it! Lily James is a rising superstar facing the challenges of learning that the "we" of team is greater than the glory of "me." It's an exciting read with tons of great soccer action, with many life situations to talk about with your little superstars.
Awesome book for tweens - even if you don't play soccer!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
I bought this book with the intention of doing a quick screen before giving it to my 12-yr-old daughter - and ended up reading it (rather than screening it!). I highly recommend it to any tween girl whether or not you play soccer. My daughter doesn't play and loved it! The book is more about relationships and life lessons than sports and has a powerful and positive message for young girls. I wish there were more books like it!!
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