Hat Trick - Paperback

Hat Trick - The Kicks Book 4 by Alex Morgan

The Kicks are dedicated to soccer and to friendship--but can they balance all their goals? Find out in book four in the fun and empowering New York Times bestselling middle grade series from star soccer player, Olympic gold medalist, and World Cup champion, Alex Morgan.

Now that playoffs are over, the Kicks won't be playing together again until the spring. But soccer-crazy Devin can't imagine a life without soccer! She and her friends decide to try out for a travel team in a very competitive local league, but not everyone makes the cut.

Meanwhile, Devin's little sister, Maisie, wants to try out for her elementary school's soccer program. But due to budget cuts, the program has been eliminated! The Kicks rally together to help raise money--and volunteer to help with four different projects on the same day!

Things get hectic as the girls deal with the challenges of being on the competitive, tougher team; figuring out how to keep their friendships together as they all go in different directions; and trying to save the elementary school's soccer program. If they can pull off all three, it will be a true hat trick!

Why Young Readers Love The Kicks Series

This fourth installment in the New York Times bestselling series combines authentic soccer action with relatable middle grade themes. Written by Olympic gold medalist and World Cup champion Alex Morgan, the story offers young readers an inside look at competitive soccer while addressing important topics like friendship, teamwork, and community service.

Perfect for readers ages 9-12, Hat Trick balances multiple storylines that will resonate with tweens navigating their own friendships and activities. The book explores what happens when friends pursue different paths, how to support siblings, and the importance of giving back to the community.

About Author Alex Morgan

Alex Morgan became the youngest member of the US women's national soccer team in 2009 and competed in the 2011 FIFA World Cup. She was the first overall pick in the 2011 Women's Professional Soccer draft and landed a spot on the US Olympic women's soccer team in 2012. At the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, held in London, Morgan won her first Olympic medal, a gold, with the American team. In 2015, she achieved her lifelong goal of winning a World Cup trophy, in the most-watched soccer match in US history. She now plays for the Orlando Pride in Orlando, Florida.

Product Details

• Paperback format
• Published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
• Part of the bestselling Kicks series
• Ideal for ages 9-12
• Great for back to school reading