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This family film follows a teenage girl named Reagan who, after being cut from her elite soccer team, is mentored by a poster of her idol, soccer superstar Alex Morgan, which comes to life.

: The film emphasizes hard work, perseverance, and teamwork. Alex & Me

Published in 2008, this New York Times bestseller chronicles the groundbreaking scientific work and deep personal bond between Pepperberg and Alex, who challenged the scientific community’s understanding of animal intelligence. This family film follows a teenage girl named

: Some critics felt the book focused too heavily on Pepperberg’s personal academic struggles and funding issues rather than the science. Others on The StoryGraph questioned the ethics of keeping a highly intelligent creature in a lab setting. Where to Buy : soccer superstar Alex Morgan