Goal!
Published on 10. April 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
40 pages
978-0-7636-5822-9 (ISBN)
Description
Celebrate soccer—and the World Cup!
“Uplifting and inspiring, this beautifully written and illustrated book reminds us of the joys and saving grace of friendship and sport.” — Archbishop Desmond Tutu
In a dusty township in South Africa, Ajani and his friends have earned a brand-new, federationsize soccer ball. They kick. They dribble. They run. They score. These clever boys are football champions! But when a crew of bullies tries to steal their ball, will Ajani and his friends be able to beat them at their own game?
“Uplifting and inspiring, this beautifully written and illustrated book reminds us of the joys and saving grace of friendship and sport.” — Archbishop Desmond Tutu
In a dusty township in South Africa, Ajani and his friends have earned a brand-new, federationsize soccer ball. They kick. They dribble. They run. They score. These clever boys are football champions! But when a crew of bullies tries to steal their ball, will Ajani and his friends be able to beat them at their own game?
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Massachusetts
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From First Grade to Fourth Grade, Interest Age: From 6 to 9 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Picture book
Illustrations
4-COLOR
Dimensions
Height: 275 mm
Width: 236 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
197 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7636-5822-9 (9780763658229)
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Schweitzer Classification