Sol Goes for Goal!

Written by Julio Anta · Illustrated by Gabi Mendez

Part of the Hillside Valley Graphic Novel series

A crush threatens Sol's soccer dreams. Can she stay focused or will her heart lead her astray?

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224 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Twelve-year-old Sol is determined to shine on the soccer field, but a crush on team captain Lily throws her off balance. As her heart flutters, Sol struggles to maintain her star player status. Will she let down her team and herself, or find a way to be true to her feelings and her goals? Dive into the vibrant world of Hillside Valley, where friendship, first loves, and soccer collide in unexpected ways. Can Sol navigate the challenges of growing up while staying true to herself?

From the publisher

It’s back to school for the Hillside Valley kids! Sol’s trying out for the middle school soccer team but will a crush on the team captain distract her from her goals? Find out in this new Hillside Valley graphic novel–filled with friendship, first crushes, and some impressive soccer skills! Welcome back to Hillside Valley-this time it’s Game On for Sol! Twelve-year-old Sol is a great friend, a model student, a beloved daughter and a star soccer player. At least that’s what everyone always expects of her. But when the soccer team captain Lily walks by, Sol starts to lose focus. What’s with this heart fluttering feeling she has around Lily?! And how can she stay the star player–the star everything–that people see her as if she can barely remember her name (much less how to play soccer) around Lily? Is Sol destined to let everyone down, including herself? Or can she figure out how to be the Sol she wants to be…on and off the field. Settle back into the cozy community of Hillside Valley in this second irresistible graphic novel! And don’t miss the first Hillside Valley Graphic Novel, Speak Up, Santiago!

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