The Academy VI: Rise of the Scholar

Leo is starting high school — and the competition is fiercer than ever. The inspiring sixth book in the New York Times bestselling Academy series follows Leo through his toughest season yet, on and off the pitch. For readers ages 7–13.

• Author: T.Z. Layton
• Genre: Middle Grade / Sports Fiction
• Series: The Academy
• Format: Paperback — Large Edition & Standard Edition
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Young Readers
• Published: 2026-05-05
• Large Edition ISBN-13: 9781464268328
• Standard Edition ISBN-13: 9781464268335