Kick
A YA Novel About a Star Soccer Player, One Mistake, and the Cop Who Believes He Deserves Another Shot
What's it about
What if one mistake cost you everything you'd worked for? For high school soccer star Kevin Johnson, a single bad choice threatens to derail his entire future. This is the story of how a second chance, and an unlikely mentor, can change the game completely. Discover how Kevin navigates the fallout and fights to reclaim his dream. You'll learn about the power of mentorship, the pressure young athletes face, and why believing in someone can be the most powerful play of all. Find out if he has what it takes to get back on the field.
Meet the author
Walter Dean Myers was a New York Times bestselling author and the third National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, celebrated for his powerful and realistic portrayals of urban youth. Growing up in Harlem, he drew from his own experiences with struggle, resilience, and the search for identity to craft stories that gave voice to a generation. His work, including the award-winning novel Monster, explores the complex choices young people face, reflecting the very themes of second chances and mentorship found within Kick.
What's it about
What if one mistake cost you everything you'd worked for? For high school soccer star Kevin Johnson, a single bad choice threatens to derail his entire future. This is the story of how a second chance, and an unlikely mentor, can change the game completely. Discover how Kevin navigates the fallout and fights to reclaim his dream. You'll learn about the power of mentorship, the pressure young athletes face, and why believing in someone can be the most powerful play of all. Find out if he has what it takes to get back on the field.
Meet the author
Walter Dean Myers was a New York Times bestselling author and the third National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, celebrated for his powerful and realistic portrayals of urban youth. Growing up in Harlem, he drew from his own experiences with struggle, resilience, and the search for identity to craft stories that gave voice to a generation. His work, including the award-winning novel Monster, explores the complex choices young people face, reflecting the very themes of second chances and mentorship found within Kick.
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