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Highlights
- Bloomington High School Lions' star goalie Sebastian Hughes should be excited about his senior year: His teammates are amazing, and he's got a coach who doesn't ask anyone to hide their sexuality.
- Benjamin Franklin Award (Fiction-Teen) 2018 3rd Winner, Benjamin Franklin Award (Cover Design (Small)) 2019 3rd Winner
- 320 Pages
- Young Adult Fiction, Sports & Recreation
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When his estranged childhood best friend Emir Shah joins his team, star goalie Sebastian Hughes must reconnect with the one guy who hates him. But to Sebastian's surprise, sweaty days on the pitch, wandering the town, and bonding on the weekends sparks more than just friendship between them.Book Synopsis
Bloomington High School Lions' star goalie Sebastian Hughes should be excited about his senior year: His teammates are amazing, and he's got a coach who doesn't ask anyone to hide their sexuality. But when his estranged childhood-best-friend Emir Shah shows up at summer training camp, Sebastian realizes the team's success may end up in the hands of the one guy who hates him. Determined to reconnect with Emir for the sake of the Lions, he sets out to regain Emir's trust. But to Sebastian's surprise, sweaty days on the pitch, wandering the town's streets, and bonding on the weekends spark more than just friendship between them.
Review Quotes
"A heartwarming freshman novel from an author poised to be a modern Matt Christopher for an older audience."--Kirkus Reviews
"Funny, wise, and ridiculously romantic. It hit me right in the heart."--BECKY ALBERTALLI, author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
"A warm, funny, smart and poignant debut, full of heart and full of hope."--SIMON JAMES GREEN, author of Noah Can't Even