Lily Out of Bounds (Soccer Sisters) [Kindle Edition]

Andrea Montalbano (Author)

Book Description

Lily James is a Soccer Sister. With the Brookville Bombers, her super competitive - and super skilled - soccer team, 13-year-old Lily plays hard and wins big. She and her teammates, including best friend Vee Merino, have hit the top of the league by running fast, passing straight, and following the Soccer Sisters Code, a list of ten unbreakable rules that keep the game clean and the victories sweet.

But when Colby Wrangle joins the Bombers, everything changes. Colby's got crazy soccer skills, dyed hair, fake tattoos, and tons of attitude. She's the coolest thing Lily's ever seen - and on the field, she'll do anything to win. Off it, she'll do anything to have fun. Soon Lily is sneaking out, lying - and trying to remember what made soccer so beautiful to begin with. With a huge tournament in Montreal looming, she's got tough choices ahead. They'll affect her family, her friends, the game she loves...and the future of the Soccer Sisters Code.

Lily Out of Bounds includes a special message from soccer icon Brandi Chastain, the official spokesperson of the Soccer Sisters Series.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The Soccer Sisters series isn't just about soccer. It's about friendships, family, and the awesome thrill that comes from winning. It's also fun, which is the best reason in the world to read it." -- Carl Hiaasen

About the Author

Andrea Montalbano grew up on a soccer field in Miami. She continued to play through college, acting as captain for her Harvard University soccer team and eventually being inducted into the Harvard Varsity Club Hall of Fame.
After college, Andrea pursued a career in journalism, attending Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. She was an English anchor at Vatican Radio, and then worked as a writer and Supervising Producer for NBC News and NBC's TODAY program.
Now the mother of two young players, Andrea is coaching, writing, and bringing all her loves together in Soccer Sisters, the follow-up series to Breakaway (2010). Andrea lives outside New York City with her husband, Diron, and two children.

Product Details

• File Size: 420 KB
• Print Length: 132 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0985895616
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: In This Together Media (July 20, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B008NMID1A
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #97,504 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #8 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Children's eBooks > Sports & Activities > Sports > Soccer

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars My Kid Devoured This July 24, 2012

By Jenny Rosenstrach

Format:Paperback

Any kid who has a mild interest in soccer (or any sport for that matter) will love this book. I gave it to my 10 yo when we went on a road trip and I didn't hear from her until we got to our destination. She just ate it up. As a mom of two daughters I'm always looking for books about strong girls and sports and all the good things that can trickle down from being part of a team. This one hit the mark on all those levls. Highly recommend.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT! July 24, 2012

By Alexa Diaz

Format:Kindle Edition

I absolutely loved this book! I believe it has a great message about the pressures young girls are presented with, while giving worthy advice on how to handle them. Absolutely recommend it!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift July 26, 2012

By Bookie

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a perfect gift for my students who are so into soccer. With the Olympics featuring our US women looking wonderful and being such fabulous role models for our young girls!
I've ordered multiple copies to give away and I know they'll be much appreciated!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Soccer Sisters: Lily Out of Bounds July 25, 2012

A Kid's Review

Format:Paperback

While I play lacrosse more than soccer, I really enjoyed reading about the Soccer Sisters' detailed action on the field. I really liked the way this book makes any athlete, of any team sport connect to the lessons learned by Lily-especially on the soccer field! This book discusses how to stand up and think for yourself, especially dealing with pier pressure. I also really enjoyed reading about the power of friendship both on and off the field.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars great for kids and parents September 19, 2012

By LoveBooks

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

there is fact-paced action on the field, sneaking out to hot tubs, lying to parents---and ultimately learning right from wrong. kids will love the action. parents will love the lessons.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars awesome book for young teens September 19, 2012

By ble

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Loved this book - I have a niece that is in her early teens and I bought it for her birthday. Perfect timing given the 2012 Olympics and the awesome US Soccer team! My niece is also really into soccer so I wanted to encourage that interest - something beyond boys and body image and looks, all the pressures that young teen girls face these days. Anyway, I picked it up before I sent it to her and got most of the way through. The story really flows, the characters are realistic and interesting. I'm so pleased that there is such high-quality literature out there for girls this age! Whoever published this book is doing a real service - keep it up!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous book! August 27, 2012

By RogerW

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

We have been waiting for this kind of story for our young, soccer playing girls! Great lessons and a lot of fun. Thanks. Keep 'em coming.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Daughter devoured it... August 1, 2012

By Lili

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this book for my 11-year-old daughter on a Wednesday, and despite being in camp from 9am-3pm daily, she devoured it in two sittings and is already asking for the next installment. In her own words, she said "I love all of the adventures that Lily takes, through soccer and in her life. This really makes it an exciting book."

More About the Author

Andrea Montalbano grew up on a soccer field in Miami. She continued to play through college, acting as captain for her Harvard University soccer team and eventually being inducted into the Harvard Varsity Club Hall of Fame.

After college, Andrea pursued a career in journalism, attending Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. She was an English anchor at Vatican Radio, and then worked as a writer and Supervising Producer for NBC News and NBC's TODAY program.

Now the mother of two young players, Andrea is coaching, writing, and bringing all her loves together in Soccer Sisters, the follow-up series to Breakaway (2010). Andrea lives outside New York City with her husband, Diron, and two children.