The Academy Series
Reading Guides
Reading Guides for Students and Teachers **
Each Digital Download Includes:
- Student Reading Guide- chapter guided worksheets with comprehension questions, creative reflections, chapter activities, vocabulary/glossary if applicable and historical content page if applicable
- Teacher Guides- includes book summary, sensitive content note, suggested reading age, grading rubric, sample answers, extension questions/projects.
Each guide may differ in structure, depth, and style depending on the content of the book.
This download includes Reading Guides for all 6 books in the series.
Book Series: The Academy Series by T.Z. Layton
The Academy Series by T.Z. Layton is a fast-paced middle grade sports series about Leo K. Doyle, a talented 12-year-old soccer player from Ohio who gets the chance of a lifetime: joining the youth academy of a world-famous English soccer club.
The series follows Leo as he chases his dream of becoming a professional soccer player while facing fierce competition, tough coaches, homesickness, friendships, rivalries, and the pressure of proving he belongs. It’s packed with soccer action, underdog energy, teamwork, grit, and heart. Tiny cleats, giant stakes. ⚽
Best fit: sports-loving readers, especially ages 7–13, who enjoy competition, friendship, and big-dream stories