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Méndez, Yamile Saied

The Beautiful Game

336 pp. | Algonquin | September, 2024 | Trade ISBN 9781643753980 $16.99 | Ebook ISBN 9781523529889 $9.99
(3) 4-6 Twelve-year-old Valeria “Magic” Salomón is a skilled soccer player grappling with personal and family challenges. Booted off her boys’ team after some unfortunate events, Valeria joins an all-girls team, the Amazons, where she must adjust to new dynamics and prioritize teamwork over individual skill. A heartfelt and realistic story about resilience, and family struggles, this book will resonate with young readers, especially those who love sports and character-driven stories.
Reviewer: Summer Edward

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