
By Shelley Swanson Sateren, Mary Sullivan (Illustrator)
Part of the Max and Zoe series
Jealousy leads Max to cheat in soccer. Can he learn the value of practice?
Max struggles with soccer and envies Zoe's talent. Tempted to cheat, he faces a choice: take shortcuts or embrace hard work. As he navigates his feelings, Max discovers the true path to improvement. Will he learn that dedication trumps envy, or will his desire to win lead him astray?
Max likes soccer, but he’s not very good. He starts to feel jealous of Zoe and her skills and tries to cheat to win. He soon learns that practice is the only way to get better.
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