The Academy V: Cup of Nations -- T. Z. Layton

<strong>Leo goes for glory with his junior national team!</strong></p><p></p>Leo K. Doyle has become a star in the Youth Premier League and one of the brightest young players in the world. But he faces his toughest challenge yet when he joins his junior national team and tries to lead an underdog squad to victory in the greatest tournament of all for his age group: the U15 Cup of Nations.</p><p></p>Unlike the Lewisham Knights, Leo's national team doesn't have a roster full of Premier League talent. Plus, the team has terrible chemistry and very little time to improve.</p><p></p>The stakes have never been higher. The United States is the host nation, and the pressure is on to make a good showing. Will Leo and his teammates flame out in the group stage and disappoint their country? Or can Leo become a true leader and bring his team together?</p><br><br><b>Author:</b> T. Z. Layton<br><b>Publisher:</b> First Touch Books for Young Readers<br><b>Published:</b> 11/26/2024<br><b>Pages:</b> 308<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.86lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.69d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781955804271<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12