Above All Else

Written by Jeff Ross

Part of the Orca Sports series

A soccer rivalry turns dangerous after a mysterious attack sidelines a key player.

3.7 Goodreads · 29 ratings

176 pages· HL520L

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Del, a high school soccer striker, faces a heated rivalry with the Rebels. After a brutal tackle leads to a teammate's injury, tensions rise. As Del investigates the mysterious attack, a new, talented player joins the team. Is this just a coincidence, or has the win-at-all-costs mentality gone too far? With playoffs looming, Del must uncover the truth before it's too late. Dive into this gripping tale of sportsmanship, mystery, and the fine line between competition and obsession.

From the publisher

Del plays striker on his high school soccer team, the Cardinals, and they’ve gone almost three seasons undefeated. To Del, it’s just a game, but some of the players think winning is all that matters. When an ugly tackle results in a major loss for the Cardinals against their main rival, the Rebels, things get heated between the teams. That night, one of Del’s teammates has his ankle broken by an unknown assailant, leaving him unable to take part in the playoffs. As Del tries to figure out which of the Rebels’ players is responsible for the attack, his coach brings in a substitute player, and he’s actually really good. Is it just a coincidence, or did someone finally take the above all else mentality too far? This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!

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