history’s greatest games

A junior library guild Gold Standard Selection

This thrilling new nonfiction graphic novel series offers a front row seat to the greatest moments in sports history, starting with Lionel Messi and his triumph in the 2022 FIFA World Cup against French superstar Kylian Mbappé.

Along with action-packed games and nail-biting victories, explore the incredible backstories, social and political issues, and larger historical context that truly make these games the greatest in history.

Packed with world history and soccer lore, this is a promising and visually ­fertile series starter. Highly recommended.
— School Library Journal, starred review
High drama and nonstop action.
— Kirkus Reviews
A tantalizing read full of history, fun, and amazing facts … a beautifully presented story that is hard to put down.
— Meryl Jaffe, author and educator