Keeper's Ball

(Paperback)

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

A sweet and funny football tale from the master of football fiction. Alex is always being left on the bench - in fact, he's sure he's only in the team at all because his dad helps out at his team's weekend matches. His teammates think he's just a useless jelly belly - but they get a shock when they see Alex has a hidden talent. That belly - and all the rest of him - turns out to be spectacularly good at stopping goals. Jelly Belly has found his place in the team! A sparkling football story about a determined underdog.

Reviews

An excellent story, not just for football fans: a highly recommended read * The School Librarian *
Simply told, this story nevertheless leaves readers, and perhaps their wrong-headed dads, with something to think about * TES *
This uplifting story realistically tackles the subject of bullying with humour * Junior *

Author Bio

ROB CHILDS is an ex-Leicestershire teacher with many years' experience of coaching and organizing school teams in football, athletics, cricket and cross-country. He is well-known for his successful THE BIG MATCH series, the SOCCER MAD, PHANTOM FOOTBALL and COUNTY CUP series in Yearling and for the popular GREAT! series for Corgi Pups.