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This thrilling new nonfiction graphic novel series offers a front row seat to the greatest moments in sports history, starting with Lionel Messi and his triumph in the 2022 FIFA World Cup against French superstar Kylian MbappéA Junior Library Guild Selection***STARRED REVIEW*** “Packed with world history and soccer lore, this is a promising and visually ­fertile series starter. Highly recommended.” —School Library Journal, starred reviewIt’s the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, and Lionel Messi—one of the greatest players to ever take the field—is one match away from victory. Despite his many awards and accolades, Messi has never been able to add a World Cup trophy to his collection.If Argentina wins, this would be a historic moment not just for the country, but for the entire legacy of soccer on the international stage.Travel back in time to learn how the World Cup began and see the incredible players—from Maradona to Mbappé—who built it into the global phenomenon we know today.This exciting new graphic novel series offers a portal to the past, putting young readers in the middle of the most epic moments in sports history.Along with action-packed games and nail-biting victories, this series zooms out to explore the incredible backstories, social and political issues, and larger historical context that truly make these games the greatest in history.

This thrilling new nonfiction graphic novel series offers a front row seat to the greatest moments in sports history, starting with Lionel Messi and his triumph in the 2022 FIFA World Cup against French superstar Kylian MbappéA Junior Library Guild Selection***STARRED REVIEW*** “Packed with world history and soccer lore, this is a promising and visually ­fertile series starter. Highly recommended.” —School Library Journal, starred reviewIt’s the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, and Lionel Messi—one of the greatest players to ever take the field—is one match away from victory. Despite his many awards and accolades, Messi has never been able to add a World Cup trophy to his collection.If Argentina wins, this would be a historic moment not just for the country, but for the entire legacy of soccer on the international stage.Travel back in time to learn how the World Cup began and see the incredible players—from Maradona to Mbappé—who built it into the global phenomenon we know today.This exciting new graphic novel series offers a portal to the past, putting young readers in the middle of the most epic moments in sports history.Along with action-packed games and nail-biting victories, this series zooms out to explore the incredible backstories, social and political issues, and larger historical context that truly make these games the greatest in history.

Take a front row seat to Shohei Ohtani’s thrilling performance in the 2025 National League Championship in this exciting nonfiction graphic novel series that puts readers right in the middle of the greatest moments in sports historyIt’s game four of the 2025 National League championship series. All eyes are on Shohei Ohtani, the once-in-a-lifetime talent from Japan who’s one victory away from taking the Los Angeles Dodgers to the World Series. Ohtani’s game is electric—not only is he one of the best pitchers in the league, he’s also a powerhouse hitter. The MLB hasn’t seen this kind of crossover talent since the legendary Babe Ruth.Millions of fans across the U.S. and Japan are tuning in to see if one of baseball’s all-time greats has what it takes to make history tonight. But how did we get here? How did a young boy from Japan become one of the brightest stars of America’s favorite pastime?From Japan’s first introduction to baseball after the American Civil War to Babe Ruth’s famous barnstorming tour, to the second World War and beyond, readers will trace the relationship between the United States and Japan through time. This exciting graphic novel series offers a portal to the past and a front-row seat to history’s greatest games.