T Z LAYTON

PETALUMA --

Celebrate the release of the latest book in the New York Timess bestselling series The Academy in Petaluma author T.Z. Layton! We've had such fun with this soccer series - it truly resonates with soccer players - we highly recommend it!

In the follow-up to the much-loved soccer series, The Academy, comes the fifth ​brilliant and highly anticipated book, The Academy V: Cup of Nations.

Now a New York Times bestselling series! Leo has become a star in the Youth Premier League and one of the brightest young soccer players in the world.

But he faces his greatest challenge yet when he joins his junior national team and tries to lead an underdog soccer squad from the United States to victory in the greatest tournament of all for his age group: the U15 Cup of Nations.

Unlike the Lewisham Knights, Leo's national team doesn't have a roster full of Premier League talent. Plus the team has terrible chemistry and very little time to improve.

The stakes have never been higher. The United States is the host nation, and the pressure is on to make a good showing. Will Leo and his team flame out in the group stage and disappoint their country?

Or can Leo become a true leader and bring his team together?

The inspiring, action-packed fifth book in The Academy series is perfect for young readers 7-13 and sports fans of all ages.

Keep score with the other books in The Academy series:

• The Academy
• The Academy II: The Journey Continues
• The Academy III: Tournament of Champions
• The Academy IV: Title Fight

T.Z. LAYTON is the New York Times bestselling author of the award-winning Academy series, which has been optioned for film and sold translation rights around the world. The author writes adult fiction under Layton Green and is also a soccer dad, youth coach, former collegiate player, and lifelong fan of the beautiful game.

Praise:

Review Quotes:
"Nothing is more exciting than finding that book that opens the door for undiscovered readers into the world of stories and personal connection. The Academy by T.Z. Layton is one of those books and deserves to be shared with young sports oriented readers." - Brein Lopez, Children's Book World (Los Angeles, CA)" -- Brein Lopez, Children's Book World (Los Angeles, CA)
"Young readers continue reading this series, asking for the next one and the one after that...Equally important, this series fills a gap in middle grade literature: action filled, fast-paced sports novels featuring young players." -- Maria Salvadore, Politics & Prose (Washington, DC

"A page-turner for soccer-mad readers, whether fans or players." -- Kirkus Reviews

"A solid purchase for soccer players and fans who are looking for middle grade books about their favorite game." -- School Library Journal

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