Trading Goals
by Trevor Kew
Vicky is going to need support to succeed at her new school.
When Vicky and her mom pack up and move across the city to a new neighborhood, it means switching schools and leaving behind her best friend and her soccer team. Now she'll have to try out for goalkeeper with her former rivals, deal with racism at her new school, and struggle to maintain loyalty to her old friends while making new ones. Vicky is awesome in net and tries to keep focused on her goals and the game she loves, but it's not easy without the support of her friends and family.
About the Author
Reviews
Overall, Trading Goals is a great book for children in this age group(10-13) whether they are soccer fans or not.
Highly Recommended.
Highly Recommended.
Lisa O'Hara, CM: Canadian Review of Materials
Awards
Nominated for the Spring 2011 Sakura Medal in Japan
2010
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