Rocky Takes L.A.

By Tom Palmer

Part of the The Soccer Diaries series

A young soccer star faces challenges at a prestigious camp in California.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 15 ratings

256 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Fourteen-year-old soccer prodigy Rocky Race leaves the UK for a prestigious camp in California, chasing her dream of becoming the best. But in a world of fake friends and unfamiliar rules, can Rocky overcome her anxieties and prove herself on the field? As she navigates this new life, the stakes are high, and her future hangs in the balance. Will she rise to the challenge or crumble under pressure? Dive into Rocky's journey in 'The Soccer Diaries' and discover if she has what it takes to succeed.

From the publisher

“Rocky proves that girls can be tough. She is a brilliant role model for girls and boys alike. - Kate Heap, A Scope for Imagination. Fourteen, and magic on the pitch, Rocky Race is one of the best up and coming young footballers in the UK. But does she have what it takes to make it as a soccer pro in California? Rocky Race is going to be the best soccer player in the world! Rocky Race is not your average fourteen year old. She’s determined, ambitious and the best football player you’ve ever seen. So, when she gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend a prestigious soccer camp in California, USA, she takes it. But far from home, Rocky suddenly finds herself out of her comfort zone. Fake friends, her own anxieties and a brand new world with strange rules all threaten to derail her new life before it’s even started - does Rocky have what it takes to succeed? The Soccer Diaries is a brand new series starring Rocky Race, a British footballer looking to make it big in a US soccer school. Perfect for fans of Up For Air and Squad Goals!

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