The Academy IV: Title Fight

Leo has become a star in the Youth Premier League and one of the brightest young football players in the world.<BR><BR>But he faces his greatest challenge yet when he joins his junior national team and tries to lead an underdog football squad from the United States to victory in the greatest tournament of all for his age group: the U15 Cup of Nations.<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>The stakes have never been higher. The United States is the host nation, and the pressure is on to make a good showing. Can Leo become a true leader and bring his team together?<BR><BR>Or will they flame out in the group stage and disappoint their country?<BR><BR>T.Z. Layton's inspiring fifth book in The Academy series is perfect for primary school readers and young sports fans looking for their next exciting read.<BR><BR>Ideal for young readers aged 7-13 looking for:- Page-turning football chapter books - A humorous, action-packed, sports adventure book series like no other!

Leo tries to lead his team to glory in some of the most exciting, high-stakes football in the world!<BR><BR>Last season, Leo and his teammates saved the Lewisham Knights by avoiding a last-place finish in the U14 Premier League. Their future looks bright - until they learn the adult Knights have dropped down to the second division, again putting the future of the U14s in jeopardy.<BR><BR>All might not be lost. The team owner has entered the U14s into the Tournament of Champions, which takes place over the summer. Leo and his teammates will pack their bags and travel across Europe to play against some of the top youth teams in the world. But the tournament isn't just for pride and a trophy. Something else is at stake: a loophole that allows the winner of the tournament to stay in the youth Premier League. <BR><BR>The competition will be fiercer than ever. No one is giving the Knights a chance to win. And as if the tournament wasn't enough to deal with, someone is trying to sabotage the team, and the Knights have a new star player with a serious attitude problem.<BR><BR>The mountain to climb has never seemed so high. Can Leo find a way to pull his team together and have a fighting chance in the Tournament of Champions?<BR><BR>T.Z. Layton's inspiring third book in The Academy series is perfect for primary school readers and young sports fans looking for their next exciting read.<BR><BR>Ideal for young readers aged 7-13 looking for:- Page-turning football chapter books - A humorous, action-packed, sports adventure book series like no other!

Fresh off his success with the junior national football team, Leo K. Doyle is back in England and playing for the U16s, where he'll be a newbie all over again.<BR><BR>Will Leo get any playing time? Can he work his way into a starting lineup filled with older, bigger and more experienced players?<BR><BR>Unfortunately, the move to a new division might be the easy part. There's a new contender in the Youth Prem-the Southwark F.C. Scorpions-who have a roster full of superstars that play to win at any cost. They're the dirtiest, roughest team Leo has ever faced, led by an old enemy who cheats at every turn.<BR><BR>Starting secondary school. Meeting a pretty girl. An intense race for the title. Dealing with a tragedy that threatens to ruin the whole season.<BR><BR>Whew.<BR><BR>Playing at the highest level is never easy, but this might be Leo's toughest season yet. Can he and his friends overcome their challenges and make another run at the title?<BR><BR>T.Z. Layton's inspiring sixth book in The Academy series is perfect for primary school readers and young sports fans looking for their next exciting read.<BR><BR>Ideal for young readers aged 7-13 looking for:<BR>- Page-turning football chapter books- A humorous, action-packed adventure book series like no other!

Leo and his teammates are riding high after their performance in the Tournament of Champions.<BR><BR>But last season, they still finished near the bottom of the table in the U14 Premier League. If they want to compete with the London Dragons, they have a big challenge ahead of them. <BR><BR>Samantha is back to coach the Knights, but some of Leo's friends have moved to the U16s or transferred to other clubs. There's a whole new group of players, including Goran, a tough central midfielder who is determined to take Leo's position. To make matters worse, Leo has a setback that might ruin his season - or even his future career.<BR><BR>The Youth Premier League is the best in the world, and Leo and his teammates will be tested like never before. Can they handle the pressure, overcome a whole new set of obstacles, and rise to the challenge of a Title Fight?<BR><BR>T.Z. Layton's inspiring fourth book in The Academy series is perfect for primary school readers and young sports fans looking for their next exciting read.<BR><BR>Ideal for young readers aged 7-13 looking for:- Page-turning football chapter books - A humorous, action-packed, sports adventure book series like no other!