The Academy II: The Journey Continues (The Academy Series)
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FROM THE PLAYGROUND TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE An inspiring, page-turning series perfect for young readers 7 to 13 years old, and for sports fans of all ages. Leo K. Doyle, a small-town kid from Ohio, has beaten all the odds and made the roster of a Premier League youth squad. But he is far from the star player. In fact, he isn’t even a starter—and the U14 Lewisham Knights are the worst team in the league. They’re so bad that if they don’t improve this year, the owner will disband the team, which could jeopardize Leo’s dream of becoming a professional soccer player. As if that wasn’t enough to deal with, Leo also has to keep up with his schoolwork, make brand new friends in a foreign country, deal with a coach who doesn’t seem to like him, and survive away from home for a demanding season in the Youth Premier League. Leo believes he has the talent to help his team, but can he juggle all these balls and prove himself on the world’s biggest soccer stage? Review: Great book! - This was a great read that I enjoyed reading along with my sons. We are really loving this series and can’t wait to read the next one. Review: Great series for young soccer fans - My 7.5-year-old son loves this series. I was amazed by how quickly he finished this book. He loves soccer, so the story really keeps his interest and makes him want to keep reading. It’s a great choice for young soccer fans and a good way to encourage reading.
| Best Sellers Rank | #115,423 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #434 in Children's Intermediate Readers |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,655 Reviews |
L**M
Great book!
This was a great read that I enjoyed reading along with my sons. We are really loving this series and can’t wait to read the next one.
A**R
Great series for young soccer fans
My 7.5-year-old son loves this series. I was amazed by how quickly he finished this book. He loves soccer, so the story really keeps his interest and makes him want to keep reading. It’s a great choice for young soccer fans and a good way to encourage reading.
R**I
Exciting
Very good . My son like it!
S**9
Enjoying the journey!
Love getting to continue to follow along Leo’s journey! My son who isn’t a big fan of reading loves reading this series and has declared this his favorite series and doesn’t want it to end =)
M**N
Great read
Great series to get your struggling pre-teen or early teens into recreational reading.
J**S
A Thrilling Sequel That Scores Again!
"The Academy II: The Journey Continues" by T.Z. Layton is an absolute page-turner and a worthy sequel to the first book. My son, who is a soccer enthusiast, was captivated by the journey of Leo K. Doyle, a small-town kid from Ohio, as he navigates the challenges of a Premier League youth squad. Despite being on the underperforming U14 Lewisham Knights, Leo's unwavering determination and passion for soccer shine through. This book beautifully portrays Leo's struggles, not just on the field but also in his personal life - balancing schoolwork, making new friends in a foreign country, and dealing with a tough coach. The way Leo juggles these challenges while trying to save his team and pursue his dream of becoming a professional player is inspiring. What makes this sequel stand out is its ability to maintain suspense and excitement while exploring deeper themes like teamwork, perseverance, and the importance of believing in oneself. It’s a must-read for young sports fans, and I found it to be a fantastic way to engage with my son about following dreams and overcoming obstacles. Highly recommended for its engaging narrative and meaningful lessons.
A**R
Great series for young soccer players
Good series for young soccer players. My 10-year-old has read four books in just under two weeks. He loves it that much!
R**K
Great book ! Kids love it .
Great story ! I feel asleep !
J**O
My 11 year old son really loves these books.
My 11 year old son really loves these books. If your child loves football, then he will love these books. They are well written and very engaging.
P**H
Brilliant book, brilliant series!
My 10 year old and I have now read the first and second books of this series and absolutely LOVE them! Very well written with an excellent story line! I enjoy reading a chapter or two with my child, each day. Every chapter leaves you wanting to know what happens next! If you have a young soccer or sport lover, I highly recommend this book and series! Hands down our current favourite!
B**V
My 10-year-old son loves this series
My 10-year-old son read this and loves it after reading the first edition. Great for a 10-year-old that's into his soccer
C**N
It looks like a fake book
This product is not original. The paper is white while the original books have yellow paper. The text looks like a photocopy.
M**S
Amazing series for young football fans
Excellent read! My 3 kids (7y - 13y) and I really enjoyed reading series 1-3 and are so much looking forward to the release of book no. 4. We just can't stop reading about Leo's exciting football adventures.
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