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Andrea Montalbano is an author, advocate, and coach. Andrea was a writer and producer for Today and is involved in charities that promote girls and sports. She is also the author of the novel Breakaway and lives with her two children in Westchester, New York. Visit the official site at soccersisters.com.
"""Montalbano's second series entry maintains the empowering tone of the first book while introducing more complex themes of social justice. The story remains full of soccer action sequences that are skillfully written to engage readers. The book is rounded out by a lengthy soccer term dictionary to bring unfamiliar readers up to speed...the engaging characters will appeal to a broad segment of middle grade readers. A recommended purchase for discussing racial stereotypes and microaggressions in a sensitive manner for younger readers. A winning combination of sports, self-respect, and friendship."" - School Library Journal ""Solid sports fare for soccer aficionados with a look at how race and class affect kids' friendships."" - Kirkus Reviews ""This fast-paced, action-packed story features well-rounded characters from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, interesting family dynamics, and enduring friendships, despite spats and jealousy. Montalbano, who founded the Soccer Sisters organization and captained the Harvard women's soccer team, knows the sport and brings her expertise to the page. "" - Booklist"
