Chapter 1
“Today, and only throughout the world, the Cairo Derby will take place lively at the Cairo
International Stadium. Al Ahly against their bitter rivals Zamalek. Today is the only day when the
whole nation is divided into two because of the sport that we all love, football. On one side we
have one of the best goalkeepers in recent history, Ahmed Hola playing for Zamalek and on the
other side, we have the goalscorer of the season Mohamed Amr! The team that wins today’s
match wins the league.” Presented by Medhat Shalaby-On Sports.
Medhat Shalaaby forgot to mention life-changing informationq. He never mentioned the prize,
the New Atlantic tickets!
Ahmed Mohamed Hola is a 20-year-old goalkeeper in his dream club, Al Zamalek. He’s a kind
young man with a big heart. He has an incredible understanding of the game and a nice sense of
humor too! Ahmed started playing football at the age of 8 and slowly but surely worked to
become the best on the youth team. Not long ago, he joined his dream club and instantly
became a club legend.
Ahmed’s older cousin Mohamed Amr Saad is 23 years old and he plays with his cousin’s rivals
since he was 5, Al Ahly. Mohamed is very competitive throughout the whole game. He’s always
happy, especially, after winning trophies, yet sometimes he becomes inattentive during the
game when he gets fewer passes.
“It’s the 90th minute of the game; Al Ahly is leading by 3-1 with a hattrick from Mohamed Amr.
Will Mohammed take the ball or give it to his teammate Khaled Abdelfattah? Mohamed with no
hesitation gave the ball to Abdelfattah, who missed it after an incredible save from Ahmed Hola.
Al Ahly won the game (3-1)! They won their 43rd. league. Both cousins were happy and
rewarded. Mohamed won the Player of the Season and Ahmed won the Goalkeeper of the
Season. They both won a free trip to the New Atlantic! This is assumingly great news.
In another continent, Jack and John are the two biggest prospects in high school basketball in
the USA. Jack is the best center in the nation, he’s always positive, yet sometimes he becomes
inattentive and silly during the game when he doesn’t sleep well! Jack has also physical
advantages like his height that helps him block other players and also dunks over others, he’s
7’2ft tall!
On the other hand, John is probably the best point guard in high school basketball history. He
could shoot from anywhere on the court, free throws, from inside the arc, three-pointers, or
even from half-court. John is strict with his life, with what he eats and how he trains. He’s also
very physical thanks to his height which is 7ft tall. However, he’s short-tempered especially
when somebody fouls him.
Both Jack and John come from a rich background. However, as serious as John is, he doesn’t
take handouts or accept help. He has to earn it! Therefore, it was no surprise that he worked
really hard to earn the New Atlantic. Jack on the other hand almost begged his family to grant
him the luxury that comes with the ticket they already got for him.
It was a dream. It was a hope. And it was a wish! The New Atlantic had all the new technologies
and luxurious aspects any human would dream of!
