Alby Stars – At the Top

Nora Khalil

“The second half is the best half of my life. We control the game and have fun together. We pull off brilliant feints and score goal after goal. I even lose count of how many we score. The moment the final whistle blows, the celebrations begin.
‘Sha-la-la-la-la, oh FC Alby Stars!’ we sing at the top of our lungs, loud enough for all of Gothenburg to hear. Everyone is going to know we’re here to win!”

At last, FC Alby Stars are heading to the Gothia Cup!
Ilyas is just as excited as the rest of the team, but he’s carrying a secret. The coach of a rival team is trying to recruit him, tempting him with promises of a trip to Barcelona and the chance to meet football star Lamine Yamal.

Things become even more complicated when the rival team ends up staying at the same school during the tournament. With tough opponents standing in their way, can FC Alby Stars make it all the way to the final? And is the team always more important than the individual, or are there times when you must put yourself first?

The concluding installment in the acclaimed series about FC Alby Stars.

From the author of praised Yani comes a middle grade series about friendship, football, and chasing your dreams. With warmth, humor, and pitch-perfect storytelling, Nora Khalil scores again.

Books by Nora Khalil