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Soccer At Sandford
by Rob ChildsJeff Thompson is delighted to be picked as captain of Sanford Primary School’s football team. With an enthusiastic new teacher and a team full of talent – not least that of loner Gary Clarke, with his flashes of goal-scoring brilliance – he is determined to lead Sandford to success. Their goal is the important League Championship- and their main rivals are Tanby, who they must first meet in a vital Cup-tie…From kick-off to the final whistle, through success and disappointment, penalties and corners, to the final nail-biting matches of the season, follow the action and excitement as the young footballers of Sandford Primary School learn how to develop their skills and mould together as a real team – a team who are determined to win by playing the best football possible!
Soccer 'Cats #1: The Captain Contest (Matt Christopher Sports Readers #Vol. 1)
by Matt ChristopherDewey London and Bundy Neel are psyched about the new summer soccer league, until they learn about the contest to be team captain: Whoever draws the best team logo will be named captain. Should artistic Dewey enter even though Bundy would make a better captain?
Soccer 'Cats #10: Kick It! (Soccer Cats #Bk. 10)
by Matt ChristopherAfter Alan accidentally kicks his teammate Eddie during a game, he not only has problems kicking but also has to endure teasing by another fullback.
Soccer 'Cats #2: Operation Baby-Sitter (Soccer Cats)
by Matt ChristopherBundy works hard at being the best soccer player he can be. He always encourages his teammates, and works extra hard during practice. So when his attitude changes, little does his teammates know that he's been saddled with a baby-sitter. Illustrations.
Soccer 'Cats #3: Secret Weapon (Soccer Cats)
by Matt ChristopherLisa Gaddy is a starting fullback for the 'Cats and she plays her position well -- except for one thing. She's small for her age, so her throw-ins from the sidelines don't go very far. Sometimes the ball winds up landing in front of an opponent instead of a teammate. She can't stop taking throw-ins (though one of her teammates thinks she should), but unless she grows three inches before the season ends, there doesn't seem to be any way she can improve. Or is there? The coach has an idea to turn Lisa's throw-ins into the 'Cats' secret weapon....
Soccer 'Cats #4: Hat Trick (Soccer Cats)
by Matt ChristopherWhen Stookie Norris's older brother, Greg, gets his picture in the paper for scoring three goals in one game, Stookie is dazzled. Greg insists strikers should try to score a hat trick every game, though Stookie's coach has never told him that. Still, when the Soccer 'Cats have their next game, Stookie does his best to score three goals -- even though it means running wild all over the field chasing the ball. But is that really the best way for him to play his position?
Soccer 'Cats #5: Master of Disaster (Soccer Cats Ser. #Bk. 5)
by Matt ChristopherAlthough he's better known for his wisecracks than his goal keeping abilities, Jason Shearer is taking the place of the Soccer 'Cats' goalie, who's going on vacation. Will Jason learn what he needs to know before the game against the always-tough Panthers?
Soccer 'Cats #6: Heads Up!
by Matt ChristopherAmanda Caler thought getting a nosebleed during a game was bad, but now things have gone from bad to worse--she finds she's afraid of the ball now! And if that's not bad enough, it looks like someone is trying to steal her spot at halfback. Could one of her teammates be capable of such a thing? Illustrations.
Soccer 'Cats #7: All Keyed Up
by Matt ChristopherStookie Norris has asked Jerry Dinh to care for his gerbils whilst he's away on holiday. Jerry is so pleased as he has wanted to get to know Stookie better since they became neighbours. Then something terrible happens that threatens to ruin his hopes. Will Stookie ever forgive him?
Soccer 'Cats #8: You Lucky Dog (Soccer Cats #Bk. 8)
by Matt ChristopherLou Barnes puts himself offside during soccer games and that can cost the team a chance at a goal. Then one game a dog runs on to the pitch and reminds him of his position and the offside rule. But who taught a dog how to play soccer and why?
Soccer 'Cats #9: Switch Play! (Soccer Cats)
by Matt ChristopherWhen Ted's twin sister Lisa, a fullback on the 'Cats soccer team, gets attention for her special move on the field, Ted determines to come up with an outstanding play also.
Soccer Duel: There are two sides to every story... (Matt Christopher Sports Ser.)
by Matt ChristopherTeam rivalry threatens to spoil a budding friendship between a showy soccer player, Bryce, and soft-spoken but talented Renny.
Soccer Halfback
by Matt ChristopherJabber Morris has his heart set on playing soccer, but his family is pressuring him to play football. Tension at home builds when Jabber's brother suspects him of stealing. Now he has to tell his uncle that he's decided to play soccer - and convince his brother that he's not a thief. One of the all-time best-selling titles from Matt Christopher!
Soccer Hero (Matt Christopher Ser.)
by Matt ChristopherRob Lasher is just an ordinary soccer player, good at the game, but not great. Then one afternoon, he saves his coach's life in front of all his teammates. Suddenly, he's the team's hero. As some members of his team and the rest of the town continue to laud Rob's heroic act, Rob realizes he doesn't want the attention and any unearned accolades that come with it. Kids will learn that doing what is right should be the norm, not the exception.
The Soccer Mad Collection
by Rob ChildsTwo action-packed tales from the popular Soccer Mad series:-SOCCER MAD - Luke faces a tough challenge when the first-round draw for the Sunday League Cup is announced - and the Swifts are up against the league stars...ALL GOALIES ARE CRAZY - but some goalies are more crazy than others! After a series of match-losing blunders, can Sanjay prove himself the number one goalie?
Soccer Shocks (Soccer Mad Ser.)
by Rob Childs'WHAT A WAY TO END THE SEASON!'The football season may be drawing to a close, but Luke Crawford - skipper, player-manager and coach of the Swillsby Swifts Sunday League team - is still full of running . . . when he's not tripping up over his own feet! He's also still full of ideas and dreams. Luke's new sweeper system for the Swifts relies on the unpredictable talents of his Italian cousin Ricki, but will it be too late to save them from relegation? Luke would dearly love to win a medal in the school Cup Final too, if only he's given the chance to get on the pitch. One thing's for certain. With soccer-mad Luke on the loose, there are bound to be plenty of shocks in store for everyone before the final whistle blows . . .
Soccer Squad: Missing! (Soccer Squad #2)
by Bali RaiDal, Chris, Abs and Jason have made the squad for the local youth club under-lls football team. And after their first match (not as successful as they'd have liked), they are determined to prove that they've got what it takes to be winners.The Rushton Reds have lost their first two matches. Missed chances, missed goals - even missed penalties! Their coaches say they need to play more as a team - and they have an idea for a great team-building day. But will it help the Reds hit the back of the net?
Soccer Squad: Starting Eleven (Soccer Squad #1)
by Bali RaiThe local youth club are putting an under-elevens squad together - and Dal, Chris, Abs and Jason are determined to be picked.They know they're the best players in their school - but what if that isn't good enough and they don't make the team? Dal knows he'd be gutted if his mates made it and he didn't . . .Then once the team is picked, they have to do the business on the pitch - go out and win! And their coach has a couple of surprise new players to help the team . . .
Soccer Squad: Stars! (Soccer Squad #3)
by Bali RaiDal, Chris, Abs and Jason have made the squad for the local youth club under-11s football team. And after their first match (not as successful as they'd have liked), they are determined to prove that they've got what it takes to be winners.Jason, Dal, Abs and Chris are about to be famous! A TV documentary is being made about their team and everyone wants the chance to shine in front of the cameras. But what is more important - looking like a star, or playing well as part of the team? When Abs takes his posing a bit too far, is he getting too big for his boots?
Soccer Squad: Glory! (Soccer Squad #4)
by Bali RaiDal, Chris, Abs and Jason have made the squad for the local youth club under-lls football team. And after their first match (not as successful as they'd have liked), they are determined to prove that they've got what it takes to be winners.Rushton Reds for the Cup!Chris is a striker - but can he put the ball in the back of the net when Rushton Reds meet Evington Eagles, their chief rivals, in a big Cup game?He and his team-mates - Dal, Jason and Abs - all want to lift the trophy. But Evington Eagles are the Cup-holders and won't be easy to beat . . .
Soccer Stars (Soccer Mad Ser. #Vol. 5)
by Rob ChildsLuke has always envied his cousin Jon's natural football skills - envied his ability to put the ball effortlessly into the back of the net with the sort of style that just can't be learned. That's why he's delighted when Jon agrees to play with his Sunday league team, the Swillsby Swifts, as they go on tour; with Jon on board, the team have a real chance of success. But to Luke's surprise, Jon isn't the only player to come across as a star . . .
Soccer's Off: Western Wildcats 1 (Western Wildcats #1)
by John LarkinThe Western Wildcats might appear to be a bunch of losers, but Paul and Eric Underwood’s father has come up with the formula for making them winners: they’ve got to start acting Brazilian. Everyone should wise up when he takes control of the weekend barbecue and almost burns the house down – but they don’t, and it can only be hoped that he’s a better coach than he is a cook! First it’s out to the sandhills, where champion sprinter and nerdy older brother Eric (Spaghetti Legs) is going to put the Wildcats through their paces up and down the dunes. And if soccer’s not off after a workout like that, it won’t be his fault!
The Society for Soulless Girls
by Laura StevenA dark and funny YA thriller with a supernatural twist. From the winner of the Comedy Women in Print Prize
Socks
by Nick Sharratt Elizabeth LindsayLAUGH YOUR SOCKS OFF!Stripy sharks and woolly crocs,Purple dogs with polka dots!What can YOU see made from SOCKS?Kids (and grown ups!) will love this socktastic celebration of the nation's favourite footwear. Look out for sockerels, sockodiles and Goldisocks, and prepare to see your socks in a whole new light!
Solace of the Road (Oxford Playscripts Ser. (PDF))
by Siobhan DowdMemories of Mum are the only thing that make Holly Hogan happy. She hates her foster family with their too-nice ways and their false sympathy. And she hates her life, her stupid school and the way everyone is always on at her. Then she finds the wig, and everything changes. Wearing the long, flowing blonde locks she feels transformed. She's not Holly any more, she's Solace: the girl with the slinkster walk and the super-sharp talk. She's older, more confident - the kind of girl who can walk right out of her humdrum life, hitch to Ireland and find her mum. The kind of girl who can face the world head on.So begins a bittersweet, and sometimes hilarious journey as Solace swaggers and Holly tiptoes across England and through memory, discovering her true self, and unlocking the secrets of her past. Holly's story will leave a lasting impression on all who travel with her.