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Game On!

Mary Amato

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English
Holiday House Inc
24 January 2023
Series: Star Striker
Join Albert and a group of ragtag aliens as they dribble, cross, and

score across the galaxy in this soccer-themed story of unlikely friendships.

The day that aliens abducted 13-year-old Albert Kinney was the day he

was hoping to make the school soccer team.

But that's the way life works

sometimes, especially for Albert.

Astonishingly the Zeenods,

don't want to harm Albert, they want him to play soccer. And so, Albert

jumps at the chance to join the Zeenods. Yet just as he's making friends and getting used to the high-tech gear, he faces a

series of direct threats to his life. Does someone have a mysterious

vendetta against Albert? Or does their first opponent, the ruthless team

from Planet Tev, want to guarantee that they win?

Action-packed, yet filled with humor and heart, Star Striker is the first book in a series that combines a sports friendship story with an

exploration of social justice and the importance of compassion for

others.
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Imprint:   Holiday House Inc
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 209mm,  Width: 137mm,  Spine: 25mm
Weight:   312g
ISBN:   9780823452491
ISBN 10:   0823452492
Series:   Star Striker
Pages:   352
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 8 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Mary Amato writes fiction for children, such as the hilarious Riot Brothers series, but she is also a singer-songwriter who performs in the Washington, D.C. area. In addition, she is a co-founder of Firefly Shadow Theater, a puppet company for which she writes and directs shows. Her novels have appeared on children's choice state award lists around the country. She lives in Hyattsville, Maryland.

Reviews for Game On!

This first book in a forthcoming intergalactic sports series will surely please science fiction readers. The writing is descriptive and elaborate without being burdensome. The characters are relatable and well developed with relationship issues and familiar family dynamics. -School Library Journal Readers will instantly connect with Albert and his struggles at home, school, and with the sport he loves. -Kirkus Reviews


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