Playing Up
Following her parents’ separation, twelve-year-old Elise finds herself living with her dad in the middle of nowhere—or at least that’s how it feels. She’s thankful she still has soccer—the field will feel familiar, even if nothing else does. Most of the girls on the team are welcoming, except for Sarah, the team captain. Then, at the first practice, Elise’s skills are noticed by the JV coach. She’s moved up to the older team, which doesn’t go over well with Sarah. Can Elise handle playing up if it means sacrificing her social life?
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Playing Up
Following her parents’ separation, twelve-year-old Elise finds herself living with her dad in the middle of nowhere—or at least that’s how it feels. She’s thankful she still has soccer—the field will feel familiar, even if nothing else does. Most of the girls on the team are welcoming, except for Sarah, the team captain. Then, at the first practice, Elise’s skills are noticed by the JV coach. She’s moved up to the older team, which doesn’t go over well with Sarah. Can Elise handle playing up if it means sacrificing her social life?
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Overview

Following her parents’ separation, twelve-year-old Elise finds herself living with her dad in the middle of nowhere—or at least that’s how it feels. She’s thankful she still has soccer—the field will feel familiar, even if nothing else does. Most of the girls on the team are welcoming, except for Sarah, the team captain. Then, at the first practice, Elise’s skills are noticed by the JV coach. She’s moved up to the older team, which doesn’t go over well with Sarah. Can Elise handle playing up if it means sacrificing her social life?

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798875246784
Publisher: Capstone
Publication date: 01/01/2026
Series: Tween Era
Pages: 72
Product dimensions: 5.25(w) x 7.50(h) x (d)
Age Range: 8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Emma Carlson Berne has written more than a dozen books for children and young adults, including teen romance novels, biographies, and history books. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband, Aaron, her son, Henry, and her dog, Holly.

Emma Carlson Berne has written numerous historical and biographical books for children and young adults, as well as young adult fiction. She lives in Cincinnati with her husband and two sons.

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