Status
Available
Call number
Publication
Puffin Books
Pages
202
Description
When seventh-grade soccer star LJ befriends Tabitha, who could not be more different from her, LJ learns to curb her competitive nature, which has been slowly alienating her friends.
Collection
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2010
Physical description
202 p.; 7.75 inches
ISBN
0142419036 / 9780142419038
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LibraryThing member SadieReads
"Breakaway" is the story of Lily James (L.J.), a young girl who loves soccer. However, like many young, talented sports players, LJ lets her talent go to her head. She starts losing her temper and alienating her friends, family, and teammates. When her behavior leads her to quality time on the
I enjoyed reading this book, and I think my students would enjoy it too. Many of my students, especially my boys, are soccer fanatics. Although this book is about a girls' soccer team, I think all students will be able to learn the lessons about sportsmanship and being part of a team that this story teaches. I also think that the girls will enjoy reading a sports book with a strong female main character. Appropriate for grades 5 and up.
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bench, it's time for LJ to get a new perspective. I enjoyed reading this book, and I think my students would enjoy it too. Many of my students, especially my boys, are soccer fanatics. Although this book is about a girls' soccer team, I think all students will be able to learn the lessons about sportsmanship and being part of a team that this story teaches. I also think that the girls will enjoy reading a sports book with a strong female main character. Appropriate for grades 5 and up.
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LibraryThing member br14krmi
I thought this book was very interesting and has a good thought about friendship. I would definitely suggest this book for anyone who likes sports (especially soccer). This book is a very good book because throughout the book it keeps getting better and better. I would definitely suggest this book
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J4D.Mon