Ten: A Soccer Story by Flint
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In this "fast-paced, entertaining read . . . that transcends cultural boundaries," Maya, a soccer fan in 1986 Malaysia, defies all odds to realize her dream of playing soccer.
(Kirkus)
(Kirkus)
“Universal themes of grappling with race, fitting in, and dealing with divorce help this story transcend cultural boundaries.” —Kirkus Reviews
Maya is a passionate soccer fan who dreams of actually playing, but in 1986 Malaysia, soccer is considered a “boys’ game.” Still, Maya persists, teaching herself basic soccer skills with the help of her mother and eventually her friends. She hopes that if she can win a soccer game, her dad will come back from England and she’ll be able to keep her family together. But games, and life, don’t always go as planned and Maya learns that losing doesn’t always mean defeat.