by Starr, David
[ 12. Miscellaneous ] Physical details: 127 pages ; 20 cm. Subject(s): Syrians --Canada --Fiction. | Refugees --Syria --Fiction. | Fear of flying --Fiction. | Soccer $v Fiction. | Soccer stories.
Item type :
12. Miscellaneous
| Location | Collection | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Stewart Consolidated School | Gr. 5-8 REALISTIC FICTION / Sports & Hobbies (Soccer) Fiction | F STA | Available |
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Abbas is a Syrian refugee and a striker on a junior high soccer team of refugee and immigrant players. He is excited when his team is sponsored to play a big tournament, where he can reconnect with a friend from Syria. But a traffic accident triggers Abbas to experience anxiety and flashbacks to the violence in Syria. He must find a way to conquer his flashbacks and anxiety before the big tournament, and also help his whole team deal with the pressure of the competition.