1983. In the year before Orwell's chilling totalitarian prophecy, normally sunny Southern California finds itself drenched by something called "El Ni

Lazer McNulty is crazy about soccer and pushes the envelope every time he's on the field. He has a serious temper problem. When his coach cancels soccer season early, Lazer and his friends have a lot of time on their hands. The situation takes a radical turn when Lazer is pulled into an adventure of discovery. While learning that something terrible is about to happen in his town, he discovers a lot about himself, his sidekick cousin, Carmen, his friends, and the town's adults. Lazer becomes the unofficial leader of the pack as he and his friends try to stop the looming disaster.

The game, the goal and the ghost combine to make for an action packed adventure for the puck hog and his teammates in the land where miracles are made. Just when it looks like victory is in reach, it all falls apart for the team right before the big matchup with a mighty Canadian youth hockey team. Now they need a miracle! It's up to Sophia to unlock the mystery and discover the key to victory. Can she discover the secret in time? Can the keeper of dreams keep the legacy alive? Lace up and get ready to hit the ice for chills, spills and experience the thrills of the legendary Lake Placid.

With simple text and engaging art, this fully illustrated picture book is the ideal first read for little football fans. They'll love the story of Mbappe's triumph, especially when they learn that once he was just a football-loving kid just like them.