DAVID STARR is an author and high school principal. David has authored multiple books, including Lorimer’s Soccer United: Team Refugee titles Golden Goal and Golden Game. David lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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  School Statue Showdown

  David Starr

  When an Indigenous group demands the local schools name be changed, rifts are formed within the community and the legacies of who we honour from history are challenged.

  $14.99, Paperback

  Interest ages: 12-16

  Reading level: Grade 5

  Lexile Reading Level: 870L
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  Last Pick

  David Starr

  A young teen with an invisible disability overcomes self-doubt and bullying to find her place on a basketball team.

  $8.99, Paperback

  Interest ages: 10-13

  Reading level: Grade 3

  Lexile Reading Level: 630L
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  Empty Net

  David Starr

  The story of a young girl who learns a different way of life and appreciation of her sport in a remote northern community.

  $8.99, Paperback

  Interest ages: 10-13

  Reading level: Grade 3

  Lexile Reading Level: 670L
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  Golden Game

  David Starr

  Abbas and his soccer team of fellow refugees are playing in a big tournament. When a traffic accident triggers crippling flashbacks to war-torn Syria, Abbas perseveres to support his teammates through the competition.

  $8.99, Paperback

  Interest ages: 10-13

  Reading level: Grade 3

  Lexile Reading Level: 660L
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  Golden Goal

  David Starr

  At his new school, Dylan joins a soccer team of immigrant and refugee students. Getting to know his teammates provides Dylan with a lesson on teamwork and opens his eyes about real hardship.

  $8.99, Paperback

  Interest ages: 10-13

  Reading level: Grade 3

  Lexile Reading Level: 670L