GOALIE

About the Book

When the Nash family moves from New York City to the small Atlanta suburb of Deerfield, thirteen-year-old Sharonda jumps at the chance to play competitive soccer. But the girls on Deerfield Dynamite have been close friends for a long time and not everyone is happy about someone new joining the team.

Three players wonder whether Ronnie has the right stuff for the Dynamite: Thirteen-year-old Angie, the group's self-proclaimed leader; Thirteen-year-old Kesha, the team's speedy striker; and Twelve-year-old Molly, a girl who'll do just about anything to stay friends with the group.

Life gets complicated when one teammate discovers a devastating secret about another. As pressure mounts to reveal the truth, the girls face a challenge that tests their loyalty to each other and their commitment to the team.

About the Author

An award-winning journalist, Andrea Berry has written several books for children and adults. A native New Yorker, Andrea graduated from the High School of Performing Arts and Sarah Lawrence College. She lives in Atlanta. For more information, visit, http://www.andreaberry.net