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Mia and Friends
Mia Hamm and the Soccer Sisterhood that Changed History
Author: written by Karlin Gray; illustrated by Micheline Hess
Mia and Friends
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Based on the true story of soccer legend Mia Hamm, Mia and Friends follows a group of young women who made history at the 1999 Women’s World Cup!
Despite being named after a famous ballerina, little Mia Hamm never cared for pirouettes. Instead, she chased the ball: baseball, basketball, and especially soccer. Since she was often the only girl on her sports teams, she had a hard time making friends. But when fifteen-year-old Mia made the U.S. women’s national soccer team, everything changed. All around her, young women tackled and dribbled, passed and kicked, scored, and screamed. They were just like her—but even more skilled. For Mia to improve, she had to play up to the levels of Michelle Akers, Briana Scurry, Brandi Chastain, and so many others. She was determined not to let her team down.
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First Second
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9781250823670
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"A kicky tribute to the iconic soccer star... Just as the art vividly captures the players’ infectious intensity and athleticism, the larger overall story of how the team lit up a new interest in the sport in the United States, particularly among girls, makes equally compelling reading." —Kirkus
"An immersive look at the world of women’s soccer that makes for an enjoyable read for those who are sports fans, and even those who are not. —School Library Journal