Rock 'n' Goal
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

Rock 'n' Goal

Written by Jake Maddox · Illustrated by Teo Duarte

Part of the Jake Maddox Graphic Novels series

Grieving brother finds unexpected solace on the soccer field.

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72 pages· GN550L
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Robert is consumed by grief after his brother's death, isolating himself from school and friends. Forced onto the soccer team, he resists but soon finds the team's spirit infectious. As he channels his brother's passion for music into his role as goalie, Robert discovers a new rhythm to life. Can this unexpected path help him heal and reconnect with the world?

From the publisher

It’s been a year since Robert’s brother died, and Robert is miserable. He no longer cares about school or friends, and he’s angry all the time. When Robert is forced to join the soccer team, he wants to hate it. But the team’s energy is contagious. Robert channels his brother’s love of music into his game and starts rocking his time as goalie.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
72
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
GN550L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.7
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
552654
Publication
Published
January 1, 2025
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781669083795
LCCN
2024020651

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