Rylan Rocket and the last minute pass

By Gerrit Grobler

Rylan Rocket dreams of scoring the winning goal in the junior soccer final. With the crowd cheering and the championship on the line, this could be his moment to become the hero.

But when Rylan ignores an open teammate and takes a difficult shot, his decision hurts Kai's confidence and leaves the team struggling. Rylan must learn that being captain is not about getting all the glory-it is about helping every player believe they belong.

Then, in the final minute, Rylan gets one last chance. Will he take the shot himself, or trust his teammate with the last-minute pass?

Filled with fast soccer action, friendship and an emotional sportsmanship lesson, Rylan Rocket and the Last-Minute Pass teaches children about:

Teamwork and unselfish playApologising honestlyEncouraging teammatesEmpathy and fair playMaking brave decisionsUnderstanding what makes a great captain

The story ends with engaging Rocket Reflection questions that help young readers explore Rylan's choices and decide how they would react.

A fun, inspiring picture-book adventure for soccer-loving children, young players and future professional athletes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HH2Z539P
• ISBN13: 9798194576173
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.1" x 8.5"