Number 9: The Beginning | Soccer Books for Kids 8-12 (No.9 Series)

ONE GOLDEN TICKET. ONE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM.A fast-paced soccer adventure story perfect for reluctant readers.Eleven-year-old Jack Scorer has never played for a real team — until a golden ticket wins him a place at England's most famous soccer academy, three thousand miles from his small Texas town.It's the dream, but it's also brutal. A strange country he can't make sense of, coaches who punish every mistake, and a bully determined to send him packing.Then Jack finds the Bandits: a secret crew of street players who play with no rules, no fear, and more heart than the academy ever showed him.Now he has one season to prove he belongs. Does he really have what it takes to earn the legendary Number 9 shirt?Because it isn't just a number.It's everything Jack's been fighting for.And everything he stands to lose.Grab Book 1 today.Why parents love this series: If your child loves sports but won't pick up a book, this series was built for them. Short, easy-to-read chapters. Nonstop action. And a hero kids genuinely root for. Beneath the soccer, every story tackles something real — bullying, homesickness, friendship, failure, and finding the courage to keep going, so they're learning life lessons without ever feeling taught.Perfect for fans of sports fiction, underdog stories, and inspiring action adventure.An ideal series for 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th graders.Check out the other books in The Number 9 series:Number 9 II: The ClubNumber 9 III: The BattleNumber 9 IV: The FightNumber 9 V: The Trophy Read more