The Academy III: Tournament of Champions

Now a New York Times bestselling series! THE BIGGEST TOURNAMENT. THE TOUGHEST COMPETITION. EVERYTHING TO PLAY FOR. An inspiring, action-packed football adventure perfect for young readers ages 7–13 and sports fans of all ages. Leo K. Doyle and his teammates saved the U14 Lewisham Knights from a last-place finish in the Premier League. But just when their future looks secure, the club is in trouble again. Their only hope? The Tournament of Champions. Leo and the Knights are heading across Europe to compete against some of the best youth football teams in the world. And they’re not just playing for pride and a trophy: winning could secure their place in the Youth Premier League. But nobody expects the Knights to win. The competition is tougher than ever, someone is trying to sabotage the team, and a talented new star player is causing trouble on and off the pitch. With everything at stake, can Leo pull his team together, beat the odds and become champions? WHY KIDS WILL LOVE THE ACADEMY III: TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS: • Perfect for kids ages 8–12 who love football, competition and underdog stories. • A fast-paced middle grade sports adventure packed with high-stakes matches, rivalry and excitement. • An international football adventure featuring some of the best youth teams in the world. • Inspiring themes of teamwork, resilience, friendship, leadership and believing in yourself. • Great for readers looking for football books for kids, sports fiction, football chapter books and middle grade adventures. • Perfect for young fans of Premier League football, international football and kids who dream of going pro.