The Beast by Paul Hoblin-ADVISABLE

Hoblin, Paul, The Beast.Darbycreek, 2013. Pgs. 109. Language: G, Violence: G, Sexual Content: PG

 Alyssa is the team’s star goalie. She has a great boyfriend and tons of confidence. Then, one ball to the head leaves her with a concussion and time off. The coach picks Becca as her temporary replacement. But, Becca has natural goalie talent. Will Becca steal everything from Alyssa? Wither her position, boyfriend, and health on the line can Alyssa pull it together?

The characters are believable and loveable. The plot is developed and interesting enough to hold reader’s interest. This is a good hi-lo for reluctant reader girls who love sports and soccer. MS, HS. ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Jessica Moody, Library Media Specialist, Olympus Jr. High.