Josh Wolff (Robbie Readers)

Josh Wolff was only five years old when he began running around and kicking a soccer ball. He didn't even know how to play the game. By the time he entered Parkview High School in Stone Mountain, Georgia, Josh was already making a name for himself in the world of soccer. With college came more soccer honors and a chance to play with the Chicago Fire. Now Josh is a three-team player, playing for the Kansas City Wizards, the U.S. Men's National Team, and the U.S. Olympic Team. Injured many times while playing the game, Josh has always bounced back a stronger and more focused player. His ability to rise above his injuries makes Josh a role model for all young sports players, no matter what the game. Josh's skill, strength, and ability to outsmart his opponents have given him the opportunity to play soccer all around the world. Read more Continue reading Read less ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Marylou Morano Kjelle is a freelance writer who lives and works in central New Jersey. She is a regular contributor to several local newspaper and online publications. She writes a column for the Westfield Leader/Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood called "Children's Book Nook," where she reviews children's books. She has written over twenty nonfiction books for young readers, and she has coauthored and edited others. Other titles she has written for Mitchell Lane Publishers are Alex Rodriguez and Tony Hawk. Marylou has a M.S. degree in Science from Rutgers University and teaches both science and writing at a community college in New Jersey. Read more Continue reading Read less