The Soccer Diaries: Rocky Takes L.A.
By Tom Palmer
At an elite American football camp, brilliant Rocky discovers talent alone may not be enough.
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What is The Soccer Diaries: Rocky Takes L.A. about?
Fourteen-year-old Rocky Race is a brilliant footballer with a chance to train at an elite soccer camp in California. Leaving Britain behind, she expects to prove she has what it takes to become a professional. Instead, unfamiliar rules, difficult new friendships and worries about fitting in threaten to unsettle her. As the pressure builds on and off the pitch, Rocky must find the confidence to trust herself, face her anxieties and show what she can really do.
About the author
Tom Palmer is a popular British author known for his exciting books about football, history, and adventure. He has written the Football Academy and Foul Play series, as well as stories inspired by real events like the Second World War. Tom enjoys visiting schools and inspiring children to discover the joy of reading and writing.
Pages
256 pages
Reading age
Older Junior (10-15)
This edition
2023
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