Losers Fight Back
Barbara M. Joosse
With some help from his detective partner King Kyle in Cleveland, Wild Willie and his friend Lucy figure out how to turn their soccer team into winners.
Read Time: ~5.3 hr
Over the end line
by Alfred C. Martino (2009)
About this book
After scoring the winning goal in the county soccer championship, New Jersey high school senior Jonny finally attains some of the popularity enjoyed by his best friend Kyle, until a devastating event changes everything.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreOver the end line Lead Character
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