Head to Head
by Jennifer Manuel
A young teen girl learns to overcome her rivalry with a soccer teammate so they can lead the team together.
A teen soccer captain must overcome rivalry with her co-captain, learning empathy and teamwork as they grow into leaders and guide their diverse girls’ team in this energetic story about collaboration and growth.
About the Author
JENNIFER MANUEL was the 2017 winner of the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize and was named A Writer to Watch by the CBC in 2016. Jennifer teaches elementary and high school in the traditional territory of the Nuu-chah-nulth peoples, where she coaches the youth basketball team. She also plays goalie in a men's hockey league. Jennifer is the author of Dressed to Play in the Lorimer Sports Stories series. Jennifer lives in Duncan, British Columbia.
Reviews
"Manuel’s characters display diversity in both ethnicity and leadership style and must struggle with dealing with someone they don’t normally get along with. The book illustrates healthy relationships and teamwork throughout."
"A good read about teamsmanship, fair play and winners and losers. Highly recommended."
"Features a diverse cast of characters, including one with cerebral palsy, and the book celebrates confident girls in sports."
"Action-packed scenes on the field make for an accessible, engaging text for hi-lo readers."
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