by Eoin Colfer
First published 2001
When sporty Benny Shaw spends the summer in the Irish countryside, he clashes with the local troublemaker, Babe Meara. Benny thinks he can coast on his athletic skills, but Babe is a force to be reckoned with. As their rivalry heats up, Benny starts to see Babe in a new light—and the real game begins.
Genres: adventure, coming-of-age, contemporary, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Ireland
288 pages · Paperback · Disney-Hyperion