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  • Published: 15 March 2012
  • ISBN: 9780375850950
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 128
  • RRP: $17.99

Kickers #4: Game-Day Jitters



"Readers who look for play-by-play action will relish these beginning chapter books."--School Library Journal

Filled with on-the-field soccer scenes, black-and-white artwork, and sports statistics throughout, this short novel—ideal for newly independent readers, athletes, and all sports fans—follows nine-year-old Ben and his fourth-grade team, the Bobcats, as they race to the Kickers League playoffs. Ben knows he's one of the team's strongest players, but he's been struggling with the jitters. He's just freezing up on the field. Can he pull through for his teammates now that they really need him?

  • Published: 15 March 2012
  • ISBN: 9780375850950
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 128
  • RRP: $17.99

About the author

RICH WALLACE

Rich Wallace is the acclaimed author of many books for young readers, including Wrestling Sturbridge, an ALA-YALSA Best of the Best Book for Young Adults; Shots on Goal, a Booklist Top 10 Sports Book for Youth; Perpetual Check; and the Winning Season series. He coached soccer for several years, beginning when his older son joined a team in kindergarten. Rich Wallace lives in New Hampshire with his wife, author Sandra Neil Wallace. You can visit him on the Web at www.richwallacebooks.com.

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Praise for Kickers #4: Game-Day Jitters

Praise for Kickers:

"A good sports story for younger readers, this beginning chapter book balances bits of information about playing the game with realistic scenes on the field, at home, and at school."--Booklist

"Full of play-by-play action." --Kirkus Reviews