Sourcebooks Young Readers
Coming January 06, 2026:
The Academy III: Tournament of Champions
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Leo tries to lead his team to glory in some of the most exciting, high-stakes soccer in the world!
Last season, Leo and his teammates saved the Lewisham Knights by avoiding a last-place finish in the U14 Premier League. Their future looks bright--until they learn the adult Knights have dropped down to the second division, again putting the future of the U14s in jeopardy.
All might not be lost. The team owner has entered the U14s in the Tournament of Champions, which takes place over the summer. Leo and his teammates will pack their bags and travel across Europe to play against some of the top youth teams in the world. But the tournament isn't just for pride and a trophy. Something else is at stake: a loophole that allows the winner of the tournament to stay in the youth Premier League. The competition will be fiercer than ever. No one is giving the Knights a chance to win. As if the tourney wasn't enough to deal with, someone is trying to sabotage the team, and the Knights have a new star player with a serious attitude problem.
The mountain to climb has never seemed so high. Can Leo find a way to pull his team together and have a fighting chance in the Tournament of Champions?
The inspiring, action-packed third book in The Academy series is perfect for young readers 7-13 and for sports fans of all ages.
Keep score with the other books in The Academy series:
- The Academy
- The Academy II: The Journey Continues
- The Academy IV: Title Fight
- The Academy V: Cup of Nations
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Book Details
ISBN:
9781464267178
EAN:
9781464267178
Binding:
Hardcover
Pages:
296
Authors:
T Z Layton
Publisher:
Sourcebooks Young Readers
Published Date: 2026-06-01
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Bought for a 9 year old who loves reading as much as he loves playing soccer. These books were a big hit! He even shared them with a few teammates who like to read.
My nearly 7 year old son is a huge soccer fan. And we've read now the first 3 in the series. They're just so completely awesome! We love them all! And now we're about to buy book 4 in the series. Can't wait! If your kid loves soccer or futbol, this book series is absolutely a must read! Parents will love it as well.
My son loves this series
Super fun read with my seven year old son. Not only is it engaging for soccer lovers, but it teaches great values along the way!
I loved it. I play soccer and it gave me new moves to practice. I used to despise reading but know i lobe it thanks to T.Z. Layton
