First published 2009
Cameron arrives at his new Manchester school as an outsider. The teenage boy from Scotland faces the challenge of fitting into an unfamiliar environment where he knows no one. His skill on the football pitch quickly catches attention and earns him acceptance among the popular students. The in-crowd welcomes him into their circle, offering the social status and belonging every new student craves. But Cameron begins to question whether these newfound relationships are genuine. He must decide if the friendships built on his athletic ability represent real connections or superficial alliances. The story explores the price of popularity and the difference between being accepted and being truly known.
Genres: fiction, contemporary, adolescence, sports
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Manchester, Scotland
Period: contemporary
48 pages · Paperback · Scholastic Children's Books