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Game-day jitters (Book #4)

Wallace, Rich (Author). Holder, Jimmy, (ill.).

Summary: With help from his older brother Larry, nine-year-old Ben learns to cope with his nervousness about the Kickers League playoffs. Includes "Ben's Top Ten Tips for Soccer Players."

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  • ISBN: 9780375850950
  • Physical Description: print
    Paperback
    115 p.
  • Edition: 1st ed.
  • Publisher: New York : Yearling, 2011.

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General Note:
Mar 12
Target Audience Note:
All Ages.
Subject: Worry -- Fiction
Competition (Psychology) -- Fiction
Soccer -- Fiction
Brothers -- Fiction

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  • Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2011 April #1
    Book four in the Kickers series begins with Ben's soccer team, the Bobcats, headed for a semifinal game and ends after the championship game. Though he loves soccer, Ben must deal with his pregame jitters in order to help his team during the play-offs. With a balanced combination of action on the field and conversations at home and school, this illustrated, large-print chapter book has plenty to offer sports fans, including an appended list of "Ben's Top Tips for Soccer Players." The story's ending indicates that next up is basketball. Copyright 2011 Booklist Reviews.
  • Horn Book Guide Reviews : Horn Book Guide Reviews 2011 Fall
    It's playoff time for the Bobcats, and Loop, Ben's nemesis from the Falcons, has predicted Ben's team will lose 0 6. Already nervous about game day, Ben must keep his cool and not let Loop get inside his head. On-the-field action along with detailed playing tips (appended) provide readers with solid advice about not only soccer but also about comportment and teamwork. Copyright 2011 Horn Book Guide Reviews.

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