Go for the Gold

A very unlucky kid worries his misfortune has rubbed off on his gifted friend in the sixth book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! Everyone knows the Golds: Olympic gold-medalist, all-star athletes who run everywhere they go. Their son and one of the protagonist’s best friends, Jake, is no different. But during gym class, a rare stroke of luck helps the protagonist score the most points during a scooter soccer game. Jake’s never been number two. Has the protagonist unwittingly traded luck with his gifted friend? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Very Worst Ever chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.