Size Me Up

Ben has dedicated his whole life to soccer. But his big knowledge and even bigger heart can't overcome the fact that he is small. He is a star on the soccer field but a target for bullies. After a dangerous encounter with some bullies, he dedicates himself to applying for college programs in an attempt to get away from the violence. Will Ben be able to feel safe at home again and overcome his bullies? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Claw is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO. Table of contents Back of the Net centers around the intertwined lives of the players on the Mt. Pleasant High varsity soccer team. What happens on the field often reflects the ups and downs and drama of daily life. Although the players have very different home lives and face challenging situations, they have one thing in common: their desire to win the state championship. But in order to win, the team members will have to not only make magic on the field but also learn from the personal obstacles they face. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Claw is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.