{"product_id":"eyes-on-the-goal-paperback","title":"Eyes on the Goal - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Coy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHere is a story about how life, like sports, can be unpredictable, frustrating, and exhilarating. \u003ci\u003eEyes on the Goal\u003c\/i\u003e by John Coy is part of the 4 for 4 series, an action-packed middle grade series for young readers about four boys from diverse backgrounds who deal with family, friendship, and school situations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust before they're due to start middle school, Diego, Gig, Jackson, and Isaac, four sports-loving friends, all attend the same weeklong soccer camp. Diego is an experienced soccer player, and Gig has a natural ability for the sport he never realized. But Jackson and Isaac are split into another group of players--a group with younger, smaller kids. For the first time, both boys aren't the stars of their team. In fact, they can't seem to get a handle on soccer. At the same time, Jackson is having a hard time getting a handle on his mom's deepening relationship with her boyfriend, and her suggestion that they move in with him. And Gig is worried about his father's deployment to Afghanistan. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLight, enjoyable reading for those downtimes between sports seasons. --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCoy has created a story of just the right length to keep his fans engaged. It is not necessary to have read \u003ci\u003eTop of the Order\u003c\/i\u003e to appreciate this one. Hints of fall football in middle school indicate that a third book is to follow. --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Coy is the aware-winning author of picture books (including \u003ci\u003eNight Driving\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Peter McCarty), young adult novels, and the 4 for 4 middle-grade series. He live in Minneapolis and travels to schools nationaly and internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.1 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 28, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eyes on the Goal\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51762385617184,"sku":"9780312659226","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a3b48a31a4269af34cb51b647bd01c47.webp?v=1780220610","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/eyes-on-the-goal-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}