Kick It!
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2003 · Est. 57 min read

Kick It!

Written by Matt Christopher · Illustrated by Daniel Vasconcellos

Part of the Soccer 'Cats series

A struggling fullback suspects sabotage from a teammate. Can he uncover the truth?

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64 pages· 5,108 words· Est. 57 min read· 610L
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Alan Minter, a fullback for the Soccer 'Cats, is losing his kick and his confidence. With the help of his friend, goalkeeper Bucky Pinter, he works to regain his skills. But as Alan's performance falters, he suspects a teammate might be undermining him. Can Alan and Bucky uncover the truth and restore his game before it's too late? The stakes are high, and the tension on the field is palpable. Will friendship and determination be enough to solve the mystery and save Alan's season?

From the publisher

KEYNOTE The tenth entry in Matt Christopher’s Soccer ‘Cats features fullback Alan Minter. DESCRIPTION Fullback Alan Minter is in trouble. First, he was picked last for a kickball game. Then he missed the ball every time it was his turn to kick! Suddenly he’s wondering if he even knows how to kick. Luckily, his friend and Soccer ‘Cats goalkeeper Bucky Pinter figures out why he’s having problems. Together they work on getting Alan’s kick back in gear. But more trouble awaits-Alan begins to think that one of his teammates has it in for him. Will he and Bucky be able to solve that problem too?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Words
5,108
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
610L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.7
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
74289
Publication
Published
October 3, 2003
First published
October 1, 2003
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316738088
LCCN
2002035925
OCLC
50737227

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