Alex Morgan
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2020 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Alex Morgan

By Dan Wetzel

Part of the Epic Athletes series

A young girl dreams of soccer stardom and becomes a global icon.

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176 pages· 24,167 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Alex Morgan, a determined girl from Southern California, dreams of soccer greatness. Her journey from aspiring athlete to World Cup champion is filled with challenges and triumphs. As she becomes the face of U.S. Women's Soccer, her late-game heroics inspire a new generation. Discover how Alex's relentless pursuit of her dreams transforms her into a role model and a symbol of perseverance. Will her story ignite the passion of future athletes? Dive into this dynamic biography, complete with vivid illustrations, and explore the making of an American sports legend.

From the publisher

Kicking off his new series of sports biographies for young readers, journalist Dan Wetzel pens a page-turning book about the life of US Women’s Soccer star Alex Morgan! Fierce competitor. World Cup winner. Role model. U.S. Women’s Soccer star Alex Morgan has earned each of these impressive titles throughout her incredible career. As a young girl growing up in Southern California, she dreamed of being a professional soccer player, fighting to compete on the international stage against the world’s greatest athletes. Flash forward to the present and Alex Morgan has emerged as the face of U.S. Women’s soccer, famous for her clutch, late-game goals, and an inspiration to kids across the country. Just in time for the 2019 Women’s World Cup, bestselling author Dan Wetzel details the rise of an American champion in this uplifting biography for young readers, complete with dynamic comic-style illustrations.

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Format
Pages
176
Words
24,167
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
950L
Themes & topics
Books about soccerBooks about female role modelsBooks about hard workBooks about sports and recreationBooks about America
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.5
F&P level
~W
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
503862
Publication
Published
August 4, 2020
Publisher
Square Fish
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250250711

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