Publisher's Synopsis
ALYSSA NAEHER: THE GUARDIAN OF THE GOAL
How a Young Girl Became the USA's Top Goalkeeper Whoooosh! The ball is flying toward the net-can anyone stop it?! Wait! There she is... diving through the air like a superhero in gloves-it's Alyssa Naeher, the fearless goalie with lightning-fast reflexes and nerves of steel (and probably a secret stash of superpowers!). But guess what? Alyssa didn't start out as a world-famous soccer star. She was just a regular kid who loved playing sports, chasing balls, and dreaming BIG! This fun and exciting book tells the true story of how a determined little girl grew up to become the mighty goalkeeper for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team. Packed with giggles, cool facts, inspiring moments, and a few surprise saves, The Guardian of the Goal will show you: How Alyssa trained her hands to be faster than a cheetah on a skateboard Why goalies are like the wizards of the soccer field That being brave doesn't mean never being scared-it means jumping for the ball anyway! And how YOU can be a champion too, no matter what your goal is! Perfect for young dreamers, sports lovers, and future goal-saving heroes, this book will leave you cheering, laughing, and maybe even practicing your own goalie dives in the backyard! So grab your gloves, open the book, and get ready to meet Alyssa Naeher-The Guardian of the Goal! Would you like me to turn this into a back cover too?
How a Young Girl Became the USA's Top Goalkeeper Whoooosh! The ball is flying toward the net-can anyone stop it?! Wait! There she is... diving through the air like a superhero in gloves-it's Alyssa Naeher, the fearless goalie with lightning-fast reflexes and nerves of steel (and probably a secret stash of superpowers!). But guess what? Alyssa didn't start out as a world-famous soccer star. She was just a regular kid who loved playing sports, chasing balls, and dreaming BIG! This fun and exciting book tells the true story of how a determined little girl grew up to become the mighty goalkeeper for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team. Packed with giggles, cool facts, inspiring moments, and a few surprise saves, The Guardian of the Goal will show you: How Alyssa trained her hands to be faster than a cheetah on a skateboard Why goalies are like the wizards of the soccer field That being brave doesn't mean never being scared-it means jumping for the ball anyway! And how YOU can be a champion too, no matter what your goal is! Perfect for young dreamers, sports lovers, and future goal-saving heroes, this book will leave you cheering, laughing, and maybe even practicing your own goalie dives in the backyard! So grab your gloves, open the book, and get ready to meet Alyssa Naeher-The Guardian of the Goal! Would you like me to turn this into a back cover too?