# Paradise Found: Big Dreams, First Kick

> A children's book (ages 7–12) written by Eileen Lubore and illustrated by Diego Chavez. Shy Owen would rather read about dragons than chase a soccer ball — until one magical dream gives him the courage to take his first big kick. Inspired by the Sarasota Paradise soccer community.

## Key facts
- Title: Paradise Found: Big Dreams, First Kick
- Author: Eileen Lubore (Sarasota, Florida; MSW, Loyola University Chicago)
- Illustrator: Diego Chavez
- Audience: children ages 7–12
- Extras: interactive activities — maps, stats, and fun soccer facts
- Themes: courage, kindness, friendship, community, self-belief, dragons, soccer
- Characters: Owen, Captain Ben, the Firekeeper dragon
- Inspiration: the Sarasota Paradise soccer community
- Buy: https://a.co/d/0hiVk15L (Amazon)

## Also by Eileen Lubore
- The Legend of The Freckled Finn
- Sugar's Travels: The Festival of Lights
- Sugar's Travels: Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
- Sugar's Travels: The Camel Cup Classic (coming soon)
- Finding Nana's Shadow — written as a heartfelt tribute to her mother, it offers families a gentle way to understand Alzheimer's in a different light: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Nanas-Shadow-Eileen-Lubore/dp/B0BNZY1QSN

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