Kickoff
by Donna King
by Donna King
KICKOFF by Donna King
Category: Contemporary
Age Recommendation: Grades 6+
Release Date: 4/07
Publisher: Kingfisher
Reviewed by: Jennifer Rummel
Rating: 4 Stars
Tyra’s an Army brat, and her father has been relocated to England. Now she’s leaving her best friend behind and must
start over again.
On the first day of school, she meets Alicia. Instantaneously, Alicia feels threatened and uses her popularity to make Tyra
miserable.
When she hears about the school soccer team, Tyra perks up. She thinks it might be a way to fit in. Unfortunately, Alicia
was the star of last year’s team. But as the season goes on, it’s clear that was last year, and this year, Tyra is shinning. Can
two stars be on the same team?
The tension of the book comes on the soccer field between the two fighting stars. They’re winning without using
teamwork, but as they encounter better teams they need to start working together. With a championship at stake, can the
rivalry between Alicia and Tyra take a backseat to sports?
Once again, Donna King takes an every day issue and uses it to highlight a sporting drama.
Category: Contemporary
Age Recommendation: Grades 6+
Release Date: 4/07
Publisher: Kingfisher
Reviewed by: Jennifer Rummel
Rating: 4 Stars
Tyra’s an Army brat, and her father has been relocated to England. Now she’s leaving her best friend behind and must
start over again.
On the first day of school, she meets Alicia. Instantaneously, Alicia feels threatened and uses her popularity to make Tyra
miserable.
When she hears about the school soccer team, Tyra perks up. She thinks it might be a way to fit in. Unfortunately, Alicia
was the star of last year’s team. But as the season goes on, it’s clear that was last year, and this year, Tyra is shinning. Can
two stars be on the same team?
The tension of the book comes on the soccer field between the two fighting stars. They’re winning without using
teamwork, but as they encounter better teams they need to start working together. With a championship at stake, can the
rivalry between Alicia and Tyra take a backseat to sports?
Once again, Donna King takes an every day issue and uses it to highlight a sporting drama.