Outcasts United
The Story of a Refugee Soccer Team That Changed a Town
by Warren St. John
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Pub Date Sep 11 2012 | Archive Date Sep 01 2012
Random House Children's Books | Delacorte BFYR
Description
The story of a youth refugee soccer team that changed a town.
This young people's version of the adult bestseller is a complex and inspirational story about the the Fugees, a youth soccer team made up of refugees from around the world, and their formidable female coach. Clarkston, Georgia, was a typical southern town until it became a refugee resettlement center. The author explores how the community changed with the influx of refugees and how a single individual made a difference in the lives of so many.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
WARREN ST. JOHN is a reporter for The New York Times and author of the bestseller Rammer Jammer Yellow Hammer. Prior to the Times, he was on staff at The New York Observer, Wired, and The New Yorker.
Advance Praise
Review quotes from the adult edition of Outcasts United:
"An uplifting tale celebrating the most old-fashioned of virtues: hard work, self-discipline, regard for others."—The Washington Post
"Scrappy . . . spirited . . . It's the feel-good story of the year—in a good way."—Outside Magazine
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9780385741941 |
| PRICE | $16.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 240 |
