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In the story of Lissa and her friends, a school strike against American football and soccer teams escalates into an unexpected and intense showdown between boys and girls. As the girls battle it out to win the right to play in the games, Lissa discovers that facing a new rival is just as hard as she ever imagined. The novel explores themes of rivalry, dating customs, and the struggle for self-control in high school life.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Sports
Authors: Kody Keplinger
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