Awards and HonorsWinner, IRA Notable Books for a Global Society, 2015; ALA Notable Books for Children 2015, Middle Readers: New York Times Notable Children’s Books of 2014, Middle Grade
As an orphan whose parents were killed by Stalin’s regime, Arcady grows up hearing he’s a criminal. Can he win over a government inspector with his soccer skills? Author’s note. Black-and-white illustrations and photograph.
Topics Soccer. Communism. Foster home care. Sports. Family. Orphans. History of the Soviet Union, 1925-1953. Enemies of the state. Hunger. Being a skilled athlete. Coaches. Adoption. Learning to read. Living under a repressive regime.
Lexile 630L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 7"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2014-09-30
JLG Release Date Nov 2014
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Sports Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
Sports Middle Plus
Sports Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
For Grades 5-8
An action-packed level devoted exclusively to sports. These fiction and nonfiction selections are sure to be a hit with your middle-school sports fans. And the hits arrive each month with this 14 book category.