Shoot-Out: Mike Lupica's Comeback Kids
Jake is accustomed to being a soccer star on winning teams, so when he ends up on the losing side, he is flummoxed. His teammates think he is arrogant, and he has trouble getting along with one in particular. Jake’s ability to read the flow of a soccer match makes him a good player, though, and he gradually learns to develop a similar ability with his teammates personalities, eventually earning their respect and bringing the story to a victorious close. An enjoyable sports story with lots of action. Grades 4-6. --Todd Morning