The Bolzplatzkicker

The Bolzplatzkicker are kids who love soccer more than anything. They play every day on their own little pitch, make their own rules and stick together no matter what. They fight, fall, get up - and always keep playing. Because when you are a Bolzplatzkicker, soccer is not just a game. It´s your world.

Ben, Mia, Luca, Sara and their friends are starting at a new school - and everything feels unfamiliar.
New classmates. New rules. New challenges.

But when the students of Class 5C discover the break-time soccer league, their school life changes. On a small Bolzplatz, with dusty shoes, worn jerseys and big dreams, they begin training, competing and learning what it truly means to be part of a team.

The Bolzplatzkicker face tough opponents, early defeats, personal doubts and unexpected setbacks. Yet with every match they grow stronger - not only as players, but as friends. They learn to trust each other, to support one another, and to never give up, even when the road seems long.

Bolzplatzkicker - A New Beginning is a heartwarming middle grade novel about friendship, courage, school life and the love of soccer. It shows young readers that success is not only measured in goals, but in teamwork, perseverance and believing in yourself.

Perfect for readers ages 9-13 who love:
⚽ Soccer and sports stories