Kickers #1: The Ball Hogs
Kickers #1: The Ball Hogs by Rich Wallace is a reprint edition published by Random House Children’s Books on May 10, 2011. This 128-page book is written in English and introduces young readers to a soccer series centered around nine-year-old Ben, who is new to the sport. As he joins the Bobcats in the local Kickers soccer league, Ben faces challenges with his teammate Mark, a ball hog, while learning valuable lessons about teamwork and self-awareness.
In this engaging story, readers will follow Ben’s journey as he navigates the dynamics of his team and discovers the importance of cooperation on the field. The narrative explores themes of friendship, social interactions, and the significance of manners and etiquette in sports. With lively black-and-white illustrations complementing the fast-paced action, this book aims to resonate with young fans of soccer and those interested in sports and recreation.
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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.
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