Parker Stanhope has played soccer practically since she could walk. And now that she’s a high school junior, everything she’s worked for is finally coming together. She’s paid her dues on the field, and as an upperclassman, she’s a shoo-in for the varsity team. But that’s not what happens.

This year, Coach Hartley moved up every JV player but two—and one of those two was Parker. Now, she’s stuck with the freshmen, her friends are cutting her loose, and her love of the game is seriously beginning to fail. But Parker is determined to get her life back. She has to get on the varsity team, and she has the perfect plan. All she needs now is the right kind of coach.

Tina Ferraro lives in southern California. You can visit her online at www.tinaferraro.com.
Tina Ferraro is the author of Top Ten Uses for an Unworn Prom Dress, The Starter Boyfriend, and The ABCs of Kissing Boys. She lives with her husband and their three kids in Southern California. View titles by Tina Ferraro
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    ALA Best Books for Young Adults

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Parker Stanhope has played soccer practically since she could walk. And now that she’s a high school junior, everything she’s worked for is finally coming together. She’s paid her dues on the field, and as an upperclassman, she’s a shoo-in for the varsity team. But that’s not what happens.

This year, Coach Hartley moved up every JV player but two—and one of those two was Parker. Now, she’s stuck with the freshmen, her friends are cutting her loose, and her love of the game is seriously beginning to fail. But Parker is determined to get her life back. She has to get on the varsity team, and she has the perfect plan. All she needs now is the right kind of coach.

Tina Ferraro lives in southern California. You can visit her online at www.tinaferraro.com.

Author

Tina Ferraro is the author of Top Ten Uses for an Unworn Prom Dress, The Starter Boyfriend, and The ABCs of Kissing Boys. She lives with her husband and their three kids in Southern California. View titles by Tina Ferraro

Awards

  • NOMINEE
    ALA Best Books for Young Adults

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