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Kickers #2: Fake Out by Rich Wallace

Kickers #2: Fake Out

Rich Wallace

Random House Children's Books · Paperback · May 10, 2011

Introducing a soccer series for new readers Kickers #2 The Kickers soccer league is heating up, and Ben's team, the Bobcats, has two losses, one win, and one tie.

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Who it’s for
Ben practices a tricky soccer move as the Bobcats chase league play-offs.
Themes
Soccer competition, Perseverance after setbacks, Teamwork
Pacing
Fast

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About this book

Introducing a soccer series for new readers Kickers #2 The Kickers soccer league is heating up, and Ben's team, the Bobcats, has two losses, one win, and one tie. Ben knows he can pull his team out of its slump and right into the league play-offs with his new move: the fake-out. He practices the tricky footwork every chance he gets. But every time he tries it on the field, he flubs up, loses the ball, and hurts his team. Meanwhile, everyone else is faking him out.

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Is Ben out of his league? In his Kickers series, award-winning author Rich Wallace offers action-filled novels about the Bobcats, a fourth-grade coed soccer team, and their bid for the league play-offs.

Fake-Out Footwork

Ben practices a tricky soccer move as the Bobcats chase league play-offs.

Come here for

  • Ben’s tricky fake-out footwork
  • The Bobcats’ league play-off bid

Expect

  • Soccer practice and on-field mistakes
  • A fourth-grade coed team competing in its league

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Publisher categories

  • Action & Adventure
  • Soccer Stories
  • Values & Virtues
Authors
Rich Wallace
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published
May 10, 2011
Format
Paperback
Theme
Soccer competition · Perseverance after setbacks · Teamwork
Reading lane
Action & Adventure