by Kat Parks (Author), Keaton Parks (Author), Dacil Curbelos (Illustrator)
CJ Striker has one dream: to win the championship with his team, the Bulldogs. On the day of the big game, CJ faces the challenge of leading his teammates to victory while navigating the pressure of teamwork and individual ambitions. As the game unfolds, Jack Kickwell, a talented but self-focused player, struggles to work with the team.
Through a mix of encouragement, leadership, and selflessness, CJ helps Jack and the rest of the Bulldogs realize that success comes not from personal gain but from working together. With quick thinking and perfect teamwork, the Bulldogs score the game-winning goal, teaching everyone-especially Jack-that the true "goal of the game" is winning as a team.
A heartwarming tale of friendship, sportsmanship, and teamwork, Goal of the Game shows young readers the value of cooperation and how working together always leads to the best results.