Ace and the Misfits vs. the Soccer Knights
Ace and his friends must prove their soccer talents in an exciting and fast-paced multicultural sports story.
When thirteen-year-old Ace, a recently arrived Ugandan immigrant, joins up with “the Misfits”—other kids at school who share the challenges of life in a new country—to play soccer, they soon find themselves trying to qualify for a high-stakes tournament. With themes of friendship, self-worth, and finding balance in a new culture, this fast-paced novel explores the power and challenges in finding community through sport, taking the characters of Eddie Kawooya’s first book, Ace and the Misfits (2024), into a lively new adventure.
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-4594-2035-9
On pre-order until 01/01/2026
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$20.99 | |
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978-1-4594-2034-2
On pre-order until 01/01/2026
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$16.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 7 - Grade 12 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Genre | High/Low, Young Adult |
| Category | Diverse Books: Immigration & Refugees, Diverse Books: #OwnVoices, Diverse Books: Race & Ethnicity, Diversity, SEL: C Social Awareness, SEL: D Relationship Skills, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2026 |
| Publisher | James Lorimer and Company Ltd., Publishers |
| Imprint | Lorimer Children & Teens |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 128 |
| Publication Date | 2026-01-01 |
Author: Eddie Kawooya
Eddie Kawooya was born in Uganda and raised on three different continents before settling in Canada. As an immigrant to Canada, he is passionate about issues related to race, inclusion, and diversity. He lives in Toronto.