Little Marco loves to play soccer more than anything in the world. But when school ends for the summer, he soon finds himself in a rut, bored by doing the same drills day after day in his backyard. 
Frustrated and lacking inspiration, he embarks on a quest to find his spark. Luckily, by his side he has Buddy, his magical soccer ball and trusted guide. 
Together they go on a journey of self-discovery, transforming his yard into an imaginary world teeming with engaging characters and exhilarating games.
Filled with captivating illustrations, this enchanting book also imparts important life lessons in curiosity, creativity, resourcefulness, problem-solving and resiliency. 

Readers are further drawn into the story, invited on a treasure hunt to discover Little Marco’s

“hidden gems” scattered throughout the book.