The Academy IV: Title Fight – T.Z. Layton

An action-packed football story about ambition, pressure and fighting for your place at the highest level.

Leo K. Doyle and his teammates are riding high after competing in the Tournament of Champions, but their next challenge is even bigger: taking on the London Dragons in the U14 Premier League.

With new players joining the team, competition for positions intensifying and a talented midfielder determined to take Leo’s place, Leo has to prove himself all over again. One mistake could affect not only his season, but his dreams for the future.

Why young readers will enjoy it:

• Fast-paced competitive football
• Academy and Premier League setting
• Teamwork and resilience
• Competition for places
• Handling pressure and setbacks
• Ambition and personal development

A great choice for football-loving readers aged 7–13 who enjoy stories about competition, development and chasing their football dreams.