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With the World Cup happening, I'm highlighting a soccer graphic novel out tomorrow
The soccer team at the middle school has gone co-ed and not everyone is happy about it.1. Nicky fought for the opportunity to try out. Her friends are mad that she left the girls' team. She wants to play professionally.2. Al, the team captain, is NOT happy to play with girls.3. His father makes a bunch of comments to his family about how girls shouldn't play soccer.4. Palmer gets injured off the field and it out for the season5. Fabiola and Seba are new to school and speak Spanish but not much English6. Their coach is excited about this teamCan they find a way to play together?
My Thoughts: This graphic novel has a lot going on. There is both Spanish and English text, which is cool. I loved the coach and how he was inspired by Ted Lasso. The misogyny and bullying in this book made me angry - but I did enjoy how it all worked out. The characters made a lot of mistakes. I didn't agree with many of the choices, but I enjoyed their problem-solving skills. I really liked the storyline with Palmer as a journalist and meeting an adult journalist. There wasn't one central character, which I enjoyed. This graphic novel is perfect for any reader; there's something for everyone here.
Cover Thoughts: Cute
Source: Book sent for review
Library Recommendation: This is a great sports graphic novel with ALL the drama - a must have book for school and public libraries.
4 comments:
Thanks for reviewing a soccer novel with both male and female characters.
I don't read a lot of graphic novels, but this one does sound cool.
I can see this appealing to many kids with the soccer plot line. Perfect timing for the World Cup!
The timing for this book coming out during the World Cup play is perfect. I'm sure it will get a good readership with middle-graders. Thanks for the review.
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