Max can't wait to start middle school and try out for his school's soccer team. For as long as he can remember, he has always loved soccer, and he hopes to play on the team with his two best friends, Leo and Luke. The trio worked hard over the summer by dribbling, shooting, passing, and scoring!

But when Max suddenly experiences some really hard feelings to process, he is faced with problems that he has never faced before. Middle school is a little trickier than Max originally thought. Will he have what it takes to navigate these obstacles?

Join Max on an unexpected journey of self-discovery as he learns valuable lessons about friendship, staying true to yourself, and expressing your feelings. Throughout the maze of middle school, Max's transformative journey will shape him for the rest of his life.