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Introducing a soccer series for new readers Kickers 1 Nine-year-old Ben is brand-new to soccer, but he's a good athlete and knows he'll do well on the Bobcats, his team in the local Kickers soccer league. If he can only work around his obnoxious teammate Mark, the ball hog, Ben is sure he'll score his first goal. But Coach Patty, and Ben's own teammates, show him a little something about teamwork. And suddenly it dawns on him: he's a ball hog, too. Can he change his ways before the Bobcats lose their shot at the Kickers play- offs? Award-winning sports novelist Rich Wallace introduces the Kickers soccer series, filled with lively black-and-white art and fast-paced, on-the-field action. Read more
Publisher : Yearling
Publication date : May 10, 2011
Edition : Reprint
Language : English
Print length : 128 pages
ISBN-10 : 0375850929
ISBN-13 : 29
Item Weight : 3.81 ounces
Reading age : 6 - 9 years
Dimensions : 5.25 x 0.36 x 7.57 inches
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Top Amazon Reviews
Format: Hardcover
I teach third grade, and many of my students were born abroad. The common denominator among them is that they all love soccer. And soccer's wildly popular in the U.S. now! So why is it that there are so few good beginner chapter books that relate to soccer? Anyone who has soccer fans in their 3rd (or 2nd or 4th) grade class, order all the books in this series ASAP. The books are similar in level to Horrible Harry; they have characters you can talk about, and they will lure your soccer fanatics into reading. For some of my boys, these are the first books they've ever really enthused about.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2011 by A. Elias
Format: Kindle
This book is great if you're looking for a funny,sporty,quick read.This book really hooked me I couldn't stop reading.Although it it is not that long there is a whole series. HASHTAG:great book
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2014 by william n mathis
Format: Paperback
I bought this for my 9 year old grandson. I read it myself because I wanted to see what it was like so he and I could discuss it after I give it to him. It is a really nice story about a 9 year old boy who goes out for a soccer team and how he learns about the sport, and especially how he learns the importance of playing together as a member of the team and the value of good sportsmanship. The book teaches excellent values for children and the story line is interesting. If I have a complaint, it would be that, when you think about it, it is really more a "story" at only 118 pages of fairly large print. The book itself is done on very cheap paper and, while the black and white sketched illustrations are nice, it is questionable to me that this small "book" should be valued at $5,99 when you consider that for $2 or $3 more, one can buy an actual novel that takes days to read, instead of, say, an hour or so. That said, I do think my grandson will like it. I just question the price.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2013 by WestCoastGirl
Format: Paperback
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Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2014 by Jay C
Format: Hardcover
Fans of Wallace's WINNING SEASON series and his Young Adult novels, like WRESTLING STURBRIDGE, ONE GOOD PUNCH and PERPETUAL CHECK, will be happy to know that he now has a series for younger kids. And Wallace certainly knows his audience-- whether YA or Chapter book readers, the author is a master at implementing compelling game action, always as a backdrop for something more. No one comes close to Wallace in the sports arena, and in the KICKERS soccer series, which is a league for boys and girls, Wallace captures the often humorous game situations of newbie soccer players and the mindset of an early middle grade athlete. It's nice to know kids can now grow up with Wallace's books, from early grades through to high school, then pass these on to their children.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2010 by scorpio
Format: Paperback
In the first book of the brand new “Kickers” series, Rich Wallace introduces readers to Ben and the Bobcats.This is Ben’s first time on a real soccer team, but he just knows that he’s going to be the best player out there; he’s a four-square champ on the playground and he even owns his very own soccer ball.That changes when mean show-off Mark joins the team.Mark is really fast and athletic, but he hogs the ball and is not very good at passing it to his teammates. To make matters even worse, the Bobcats only have three practices before their first big game, and Ben finds out the hard way that Mark isn’t the team’s only ball hog.Ben might be one too!At practice, their coach works with the Bobcats to help them become a better team and have more fun playing together.Will it be enough to earn the team their first win of the season?This book is a great introduction to teamwork and soccer skills, and the story ends with Ben’s Soccer Tips.Boys and girls who play soccer or other sports will especially like this series. This review originally appeared on abookandahug.com
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Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2014 by Molly (Conan the Librarian)
Format: Kindle
I'm just going to gijve a rundown on what parents need to know on a ratio of 1-10. V: 1 (At one point in a scrimmage there's a foul) L: 2 (Stupid, jerk etc.) S: 0 C: 0 PM: 3 (The characters are honest, but care WAY too much about sports and are overly competitive.) PRM: 3 (The protaginist is honest though goes to great lengths in arguments and overreacts a lot)
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Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2016 by Adam Kradel
Format: Hardcover
Nine-year-old Ben is brand-new to soccer, but he's a good athlete and knows he'll do well on the Bobcats, his team in the local Kickers soccer league. If he can only work around his obnoxious teammate Mark, the ball hog, Ben is sure he'll score his first goal. But Coach Patty, and Ben's own teammates, show him a little something about teamwork. And suddenly it dawns on him: he's a ball hog, too. Can he change his ways before the Bobcats lose their shot at the Kickers play-offs? Award-winning sports novelist Rich Wallace introduces the Kickers soccer series, filled with lively black-and-white art and fast-paced, on-the-field action. Review: The first book in a new series (there will be four books in all) by the author that are aimed at millions of elementary kids out there who love the sport of soccer. As you may have guessed the story centers around a few kids on the coed team, the Bobcats (Ben and Mark) who tend to be ball hogs. When the team starts getting frustrated after a few losses they begin to realize that working together will give them a better chance of winning and along the way Ben learns a few lessons about teamwork and fair play. The end of the book even has a few tips from Ben for new soccer players. A great selection for elementary soccer fans!
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Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2010 by Darcy Wishard