The Academy VI: Rise of the Scorpions
T. Z. Layton
Released May 5, 2026 · Sourcebooks Young Readers
Content report card
What's inside
Violence
Fighting, weapons, death
Language
Swearing, crude humor
Sexual content
Romance intensity, nudity
LGBTQ+ themes
Presence of characters or themes
Scary or mature
Horror, trauma, heavy themes
Substance use
Alcohol, drugs, smoking
What it offers
Positive messages
Kindness, courage, honesty, resilience
Positive role models
Characters who model good judgment and growth
Educational value
History, science, culture, how the world works
A note for parents
This is the sixth book in a well-established, bestselling sports series designed for young readers aged 7–13, focusing on youth soccer competition and character development. The story centers on Leo's challenges with a new team, rivalry, and a personal tragedy, with some rough play on the field but no graphic violence. The book emphasizes teamwork, perseverance, and overcoming adversity, with positive role models who support each other through difficulties.
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From the publisher
Now a New York Times bestselling series! Fresh off his success with the junior national soccer team, Leo K. Doyle is back in England and playing for the U16s, where he'll be a newbie all over again. Will Leo get any playing time? Can he work his way into a starting lineup filled with older, bigger, and more experience... Now a New York Times bestselling series! Fresh off his success with the junior national soccer team, Leo K. Doyle is back in England and playing for the U16s, where he'll be a newbie all over again. Will Leo get any playing time? Can he work his way into a starting lineup filled with older, bigger, and more experienced players? Unfortunately, the move to a new division might be the easy part. There's a new contender in the Youth Prem--the Southwark F.C. Scorpions--who have a roster full of superstars that play to win at any cost. They're the dirtiest, roughest team Leo has ever faced, led by an old enemy who cheats at every turn. Meeting a pretty girl. An intense race for the title. Dealing with a tragedy that threatens to ruin the whole season. Whew. Playing at the highest level is never easy, but this might be Leo's toughest season yet. Can he and his friends overcome their challenges and make another run at the title? The inspiring, action-packed sixth book in The Academy series perfect for young readers 7-13 and for sports fans of all ages. Keep score with the other books in The Academy series: The Academy The Academy II: The Journey Continues The Academy III: Tournament of Champions The Academy IV: Title Fight The Academy V: Cup of Nations
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ISBN 9781464268335 · Sourcebooks Young Readers