Kicks

**Series: Kicks** **Author: Alex Morgan** Step onto the sunny fields of Kentville, California, where the heat is high, and the competition is even higher! In "Kicks," Alex Morgan’s vibrant series for middle-grade readers, we meet twelve-year-old Devin, a passionate soccer player who’s left her captain's dreams behind in Connecticut. As she navigates the challenges of a new school year, she discovers that being among the best in one of the nation’s soccer powerhouses isn’t all it’s cracked up to be—the Kentville Kangaroos, affectionately known as the Kicks, are struggling to find their footing under a lackadaisical coach. With her determination to revitalize the team, Devin teams up with her eclectic new friends: the hilarious Jessi, the quiet yet kind-hearted Zoe, and the ever-accident-prone Emma. As they band together to overcome team chaos and build camaraderie, they must confront their individual fears and insecurities, turning the Kicks from a laughingstock into a unified squad ready to take on the world. Amidst the thrills of youth sports, “Kicks” explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the true spirit of teamwork. Will Devin and her friends rise to the occasion and save their team before time runs out? Join the adventure and slide into action with the Kicks—where every match holds the promise of discovery and dreams ready to unfold!