Book details
Kickers #4: Game-Day Jitters
Description
Filled with on-the-field soccer scenes, black-and-white artwork, and sports statistics throughout, this short novelideal for newly independent readers, athletes, and all sports fansfollows 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?From the Hardcover edition.
Age
7-10
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
128 pages
Book in series
#4
Why to read
- Engaging Sports Theme: 'Kickers #4: Game-Day Jitters' offers an exciting sports-themed narrative that captures the essence of teamwork, competition, and the love of soccer, making it a perfect read for young sports enthusiasts.
- Relatable Characters: The book features a cast of relatable characters who experience real-life challenges and emotions, such as anxiety and excitement, which can help young readers connect with the story and learn how to handle similar situations in their own lives.
- Positive Messages: Rich Wallace's writing promotes positive messages about sportsmanship, perseverance, and overcoming fears, providing valuable lessons for children as they navigate their own personal and athletic journeys.
- Series Continuity: As the fourth installment in the Kickers series, 'Game-Day Jitters' continues the story of the 'Kickers' soccer team, allowing readers to follow the development of their favorite characters and the team's dynamics, which can be especially rewarding for those who have read the previous books.