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T.Z. Layton is the award-winning author of the bestselling Academy series, which has been translated into multiple languages and optioned for film. The author is also a soccer dad, youth coach, referee, former collegiate player, and lifelong fan of the beautiful game.

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	The Academy (The Academy, #1) 4.73 avg rating — 927 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Academy II: The Journey Continues (The Academy Series) 4.83 avg rating — 716 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Academy III: Tournament of Champions (The Academy Series) 4.87 avg rating — 506 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Academy IV: Title Fight (The Academy Series) 4.88 avg rating — 502 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Academy V: Cup of Nations (The Academy Series) 4.85 avg rating — 265 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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T.Z. Layton answered Manuel's question: When is Book 6 coming out? I want it. Please :) Hi Manuel. Book VI will be out next May. Sorry for the long wait!
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T.Z. Layton answered Henry Brandon's question: If you make an academy movie, my friend and I, who have read the books, would go to it immediately and would be so happy. Are you planning to make one? Thanks for the question, Henry. It would make me happy too! I don't have control over that, but fingers crossed!
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