On the Wing: A Book for Girls Who Love Soccer – Mimi Singer

An inspiring football story about resilience, belonging and finding your place on and off the field.

Eleven-year-old Adi loves soccer and dreams of becoming a women's soccer star. But when a move to a new school turns her world upside down, she must navigate new friendships, unfamiliar expectations and the challenge of fitting in.

On the Wing follows Adi as she discovers that resilience isn't only something you need on the football field. Through soccer, friendship and some difficult experiences, she learns more about courage, acceptance, self-belief and being proud of who she is.

Why young readers will enjoy it:

• A strong female football lead
• Soccer at the heart of the story
• Resilience and self-belief
• Friendship, belonging and teamwork
• Positive themes around courage and acceptance

A meaningful read for football-loving girls aged 8–12, particularly those learning to back themselves both on and off the pitch.