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Number 9: The Club
FROM VILLAGE UNDERDOG TO LEADER OF A TEAM NO ONE BELIEVED IN
A TEAM DIVIDED. A DREAM WORTH FIGHTING FOR.
Jack Scorer's dream of a pro contract at Kingsdown Academy is gone. Instead, he's offered an impossible captain a brand-new team deep in the English countryside—with zero reputation, no budget, and a crumbling stadium on a forgotten hilltop.
Littleton Wanderers is divided from day one—street-smart city kids with flair and attitude versus village locals who’ve been overlooked their entire lives. Caught in the middle, Jack tries to keep the peace by living two separate lives. But as pressure builds, his web of lies begins to unravel.
When the mismatched team unexpectedly starts winning and the sleepy village erupts with football fever, Jack’s secret world begins to crack. A bitter rivalry threatens to expose his divided loyalties—and destroy everything they’ve built together.
Can he unite his team before it’s too late? Or will the pressure of wearing the Number 9 finally prove too much? If Jack can’t find the courage to face the truth—and himself—he won’t just lose the team. He’ll lose everything.
🔥 Why Kids Love
✔ Fast, high-stakes matches and dramatic rivalries
✔ A captain caught between loyalty, leadership, and ambition
✔ Grit, heart, and unforgettable twists
💡 Why Parents Love
✔ Highlights honesty, resilience, and teamwork
✔ Teaches emotional maturity and doing what's right under pressure
✔ Engages both avid and reluctant readers alike
⚽ Perfect for kids ages 8–12 who love soccer, sports fiction, and underdog heroes.
Grab the second book in the series today!
A TEAM DIVIDED. A DREAM WORTH FIGHTING FOR.
Jack Scorer's dream of a pro contract at Kingsdown Academy is gone. Instead, he's offered an impossible captain a brand-new team deep in the English countryside—with zero reputation, no budget, and a crumbling stadium on a forgotten hilltop.
Littleton Wanderers is divided from day one—street-smart city kids with flair and attitude versus village locals who’ve been overlooked their entire lives. Caught in the middle, Jack tries to keep the peace by living two separate lives. But as pressure builds, his web of lies begins to unravel.
When the mismatched team unexpectedly starts winning and the sleepy village erupts with football fever, Jack’s secret world begins to crack. A bitter rivalry threatens to expose his divided loyalties—and destroy everything they’ve built together.
Can he unite his team before it’s too late? Or will the pressure of wearing the Number 9 finally prove too much? If Jack can’t find the courage to face the truth—and himself—he won’t just lose the team. He’ll lose everything.
🔥 Why Kids Love
✔ Fast, high-stakes matches and dramatic rivalries
✔ A captain caught between loyalty, leadership, and ambition
✔ Grit, heart, and unforgettable twists
💡 Why Parents Love
✔ Highlights honesty, resilience, and teamwork
✔ Teaches emotional maturity and doing what's right under pressure
✔ Engages both avid and reluctant readers alike
⚽ Perfect for kids ages 8–12 who love soccer, sports fiction, and underdog heroes.
Grab the second book in the series today!
296 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 26, 2025
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June 1, 2025
A Heart-Pounding Soccer Story with Real Emotional Depth!
"Number 9: The Club (Book 2)" is an absolute winner—for both kids and parents! This gripping sequel picks up right where the action left off, plunging readers into the intense world of youth soccer, fierce rivalries, and personal growth.
Jack Scorer’s journey from village underdog to reluctant leader is full of twists, challenges, and emotional highs and lows. I loved how the story didn’t just focus on the matches (which are super exciting and well-written!), but also tackled deeper themes like honesty, identity, and what it really means to be a team player.
Kids will love the fast-paced action and dramatic tension, especially as Jack tries to juggle two very different worlds. The clash between city flair and country grit gives the story so much energy—and makes you cheer for every hard-won goal and personal breakthrough.
Parents will appreciate the strong messages about resilience, leadership, and owning your truth. It's a sports book with real heart and moral courage, perfect for sparking thoughtful conversations while keeping kids turning the pages.
Perfect for ages 8–12, especially for fans of soccer, underdog stories, and relatable heroes. This book has it all—drama, humor, inspiration, and an ending that leaves you wanting the next chapter.
Highly recommended for both reluctant readers and sports-loving bookworms alike!
"Number 9: The Club (Book 2)" is an absolute winner—for both kids and parents! This gripping sequel picks up right where the action left off, plunging readers into the intense world of youth soccer, fierce rivalries, and personal growth.
Jack Scorer’s journey from village underdog to reluctant leader is full of twists, challenges, and emotional highs and lows. I loved how the story didn’t just focus on the matches (which are super exciting and well-written!), but also tackled deeper themes like honesty, identity, and what it really means to be a team player.
Kids will love the fast-paced action and dramatic tension, especially as Jack tries to juggle two very different worlds. The clash between city flair and country grit gives the story so much energy—and makes you cheer for every hard-won goal and personal breakthrough.
Parents will appreciate the strong messages about resilience, leadership, and owning your truth. It's a sports book with real heart and moral courage, perfect for sparking thoughtful conversations while keeping kids turning the pages.
Perfect for ages 8–12, especially for fans of soccer, underdog stories, and relatable heroes. This book has it all—drama, humor, inspiration, and an ending that leaves you wanting the next chapter.
Highly recommended for both reluctant readers and sports-loving bookworms alike!
September 25, 2025
Great Gritty Football Tale
This was really a fun, fast read. There’s loads of on-pitch action, which is gripping stuff. But there’s also honest moments about friendship, honesty, and stepping up as a leader. My kid loves both reading and soccer and they couldn’t put it down. Total winner of an underdog story.
This was really a fun, fast read. There’s loads of on-pitch action, which is gripping stuff. But there’s also honest moments about friendship, honesty, and stepping up as a leader. My kid loves both reading and soccer and they couldn’t put it down. Total winner of an underdog story.
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