Kickers #3: Benched
Kickers #3: Benched by Rich Wallace, published by Random House Children’s Books on October 11, 2011, is an illustrated middle-grade book that follows the journey of nine-year-old Ben as he navigates the challenges of the Kickers soccer league. With only three games left to secure a spot in the tournament, Ben faces a critical moment when his team, the Bobcats, struggles on the field. After taking control during a game against the Tigers, Ben finds himself benched due to a red card, complicating his efforts to support his teammates.
In this installment of the Kickers series, readers will find a blend of sports action and social themes, including friendship and emotions. As Ben grapples with being sidelined during a crucial match against the Rabbits, the narrative explores his determination to help his team from the sidelines. The book features black-and-white illustrations, league statistics, and soccer tips, enhancing the reading experience for young fans of sports and recreation. With 128 pages, this edition is designed to engage middle-grade readers who enjoy stories about teamwork and perseverance.
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KICKERS: a young middle grade soccer series
Book 3
It’s a race to the Kickers soccer league play-offs. Nine-year-old Ben is pretty sure that if the Bobcats win two of their last three games, they’ll earn a tournament spot. But in their game against the Tigers, the Bobcats are a mess on the field—they’re not passing well at all—and Ben decides to take control. Someone has to win this thing, and his teammates just aren’t measuring up.
Then the whistle blasts, the red card waves, and Ben is out—benched for dangerous moves. Not only that, he’s barred from the next game, too—a key bout against the Rabbits. How can he possibly help his team to the play-offs from the sidelines?
The Kickers series, from award-winning sports novelist Rich Wallace, features nonstop soccer action, black-and-white art, and league statistics and soccer tips throughout.
Also available:
KICKERS #1: THE BALL HOGS
KICKERS #2: FAKE OUT
KICKERS #4: GAME-DAY JITTERS
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