Shots on Goal

Written by Rich Wallace

Part of the Laurel-Leaf Books series

A soccer team fights for playoffs as friendships are tested by hidden feelings.

3.6 Goodreads · 39 ratings

160 pages· 33,905 words· Est. 4 hour read· 740L

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Bookroo's summary

Sophomore Bones Austin faces a tough soccer season, struggling with his team to reach the district play-offs. As if the odds weren't enough, Bones harbors a secret crush on his best friend Joey's girlfriend. With tensions rising, Bones and Joey must navigate the complexities of friendship and teamwork. Will they overcome personal conflicts to achieve their goals, or will their bond shatter under pressure? Dive into a tale of sportsmanship, loyalty, and the challenges of young love in Sturbridge, Pennsylvania.

From the publisher

It’s soccer season, and sophomore Bones Austin and his team are struggling to make it to the district play-offs–against all odds. To make matters worse, Bones has a crush on the girlfriend of his best friend, Joey. Bones and Joey are forced to learn a little something about teamwork, even when hard times seem to be tearing them apart. Rich Wallace returns to Sturbridge, Pennsylvania, in his stunning follow-up to “Wreslting Strubirdge,” in Knopf Paperback for the first time.

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