Spring 2026

Soccer Sideline

From the Series Lerner Sports Stories

  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 5
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

Daredevil Mak doesn’t want an embarrassing injury to his wrist to get in the way of his soccer season. He tries his best to cover it up, but it’s still in pain. Will Mak listen to his teammate and accept that he needs to ask for help before things get worse?

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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 3
Category Reading/Language Arts, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning
Copyright 2026
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand Lerner Stories
Imprint Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 72
Publication Date 2026-01-01
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JUV032150, JUV015020, JUV045000
Dewey [Fic]
Dimensions 5.25 x 7.5
Lexile 610
Guided Reading Level O
Features Author/Illustrator biography and Table of contents

Author: Max Marino

Max Marino is the author and editor of numerous children’s books. His interests are wide ranging from sports to science. He lives in Minnesota.

Illustrator: Román Diaz

Román Diaz is an illustrator living and working in Mexico City. He studied graphic design, finding illustration the best way to express himself. Full of vibrant colors and intense light, his artwork seeks to evoke emotional responses from readers. His work in design and advertising has won awards including Best Mobile Game in VJMX 2019 for Ghost Attack. He has also worked for Nick Jr doing character designs for children’s shows.