Hope for Haiti

Written and illustrated by Jesse Joshua Watson

In post-earthquake Haiti, a boy finds hope through a simple soccer ball.

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·4.1/5 Goodreads · 110 ratings

32 pages· 688 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD630L

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Bookroo's summary

In the aftermath of Haiti's earthquake, a boy and his mother struggle in a makeshift shelter. Amidst despair, he discovers joy in a rag-made soccer ball, uniting children in play. This simple game becomes a beacon of hope, connecting a shattered past to a brighter future. Can a soccer ball truly change their world?

From the publisher

A young boy finds hope when he is given an old soccer ball to play with in the wake of Haiti’s devastating earthquake.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 688
Reading age: 5–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD630L

Themes & topics

Books about soccer Books about grief Books about 21st century Books about natural disasters Books about community

What readers & critics say

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4.5

“This story talks about how some children use soccer as a method of finding joy amidst the grief and suffering that occurred after the terrible earthquake in Haiti. I appreciated that this book showed some of the heartache these people may have felt and also showed how a unifying, fun activity can help people in a time of sadness.”

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