Middle school isn't easy for anyone, especially not Max Lapin. He gets bullied, has anxieties about almost everything (including seeing his own blood) and has a crush on the smartest girl in his class. But through it all, 12-year-old Max finds solace in his favorite sport. Soccer.
When a government contractor destroys his favorite soccer pitch, Max falls into disarray. It doesn't help that the meanest gang in school controls the town's other soccer field.
See the world through Max's eyes as he learns his lessons about growing up -- the joy of helping others, finding compromise, and talking to girls. The book is set in Soviet-era Russia, but Max's experiences of being a kid are universal.
Max must confront his fears to do what he loves. If he fails, he risks losing his friends, his passion for soccer, and the girl of his dreams. But, if he succeeds...
Join the club of satisfied readers who call Max! "One of the best books ever," "Extraordinarily enjoyable," and "Inspirational."
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Description:
Middle school isn't easy for anyone, especially not Max Lapin. He gets bullied, has anxieties about almost everything (including seeing his own blood) and has a crush on the smartest girl in his class. But through it all, 12-year-old Max finds solace in his favorite sport. Soccer.
When a government contractor destroys his favorite soccer pitch, Max falls into disarray. It doesn't help that the meanest gang in school controls the town's other soccer field.
See the world through Max's eyes as he learns his lessons about growing up -- the joy of helping others, finding compromise, and talking to girls. The book is set in Soviet-era Russia, but Max's experiences of being a kid are universal.
Max must confront his fears to do what he loves. If he fails, he risks losing his friends, his passion for soccer, and the girl of his dreams. But, if he succeeds...
Join the club of satisfied readers who call Max! "One of the best books ever," "Extraordinarily enjoyable," and "Inspirational." **