"Furia" by Yamile Saied Méndez, Read by Kendra - a podcast by Houston Library

Rosario, Argentina. At home Camila Hassan lives within her mother's narrow expectations, her soccer-star brother's shadow, and under the abusive rule of her short-tempered father. On the field, she is La Furia, a powerhouse of skill and talent. When her team qualifies for the South American tournament, Camila dreams of getting an athletic scholarship to a North American university. But her parents wouldn't allow a girl to play fúbol-- and she needs their permission to go any farther. Can she make her way in a world with no place for the dreams and ambition of a girl like her? -- adapted from jacket. This title is intended for teens and may contain language or themes that some readers may find offensive. Recorded with permission of Workman Publishing Co., an imprint of Algonquin Young Readers. Click here to see this title in the Houston Public Library catalog.

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