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Max Bellotti arrives as the fresh face on the high‑school Lions form, immediately showing an uncanny skill that could take the team to the top of the league. Yet Max harbors a secret that, if revealed, could shatter the momentum and disrupt both his personal dreams and the team’s success. The story unfolds as Max navigates friendships, coaching expectations, and the challenges of balancing school life with the pressures of athletic performance.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: John Feinstein
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