Most Valuable Player — Ruth McNally Barshaw

Poor Ellie. When her friend, Mo, suggests they try out for soccer together, Ellie doesn't know her own father has just been named the coach! To make matters worse, Ellie can't seem to get her head (or her feet) around the game. She'd much rather be solving word problems and doing other brain-bending quizzes in the Journey of the Mind club. But when both teams have their tournament on the same day, will Ellie choose soccer or school? This lively story, told in words and doodles, will have kids cheering on the sidelines for Ellie!