Eyes on the Goal (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780312659226)

Here is a story about how life, like sports, can be unpredictable, frustrating, and exhilarating. Eyes on the Goal by John Coy is part of the 4 for 4 series, an action-packed middle grade series for young readers about four boys from diverse backgrounds who deal with family, friendship, and school situations.

Just before they're due to start middle school, Diego, Gig, Jackson, and Isaac, four sports-loving friends, all attend the same weeklong soccer camp. Diego is an experienced soccer player, and Gig has a natural ability for the sport he never realized. But Jackson and Isaac are split into another group of players--a group with younger, smaller kids. For the first time, both boys aren't the stars of their team. In fact, they can't seem to get a handle on soccer. At the same time, Jackson is having a hard time getting a handle on his mom's deepening relationship with her boyfriend, and her suggestion that they move in with him. And Gig is worried about his father's deployment to Afghanistan.

Light, enjoyable reading for those downtimes between sports seasons. --Booklist

Coy has created a story of just the right length to keep his fans engaged. It is not necessary to have read Top of the Order to appreciate this one. Hints of fall football in middle school indicate that a third book is to follow. --School Library Journal

Author: John Coy
ISBN-10: 0312659229
ISBN-13: 9780312659226
Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
Language: English
Published: 02/28/2012
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.40w x 0.60d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.3
Point Value: 4
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 136867 / Eyes on the Goal