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Soccer 'Cats Books

In order from Operation Baby-Sitter to The Captain Contest. Part of Matt Christopher Sports Classics.

The Soccer 'Cats series is a set of 10 chapter books by Matt Christopher, published between 1998 and 2003. Written for ages 4–9, most books run about 65 pages.

Operation Baby-Sitter
Secret Weapon
Hat Trick
Master of Disaster
Heads Up
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

In reading order

Soccer 'Cats Series

10 books · Published 1998–2003

#3
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Secret Weapon

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000

A young soccer player struggles to improve her throw-ins and prove herself to her team.

#4
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Hat Trick

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2000

Can Stookie's wild play match his brother's hat trick glory?

#6
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Heads Up

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1998

Fear of the ball and a rival threaten her soccer dreams.

#7
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All Keyed Up

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2002

A vacation favor goes awry. Can friendship survive?

#8
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You Lucky Dog

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2002

A dog teaches Lou the offside rule during a crucial soccer game.

#9
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Switch Play!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2003

Ted plans a daring soccer move, but will his sister sabotage him?

#10
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Kick It!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2003

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

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The Captain Contest

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999

Two friends compete in a logo contest to become the captain of their summer soccer team

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Soccer 'Cats series?

There are 10 books in the Soccer 'Cats series. It began with Operation Baby-Sitter in 1999, and the newest book, The Captain Contest, was published in 1999.

What order should you read the Soccer 'Cats books in?

Start with Operation Baby-Sitter and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #10.

What ages are the Soccer 'Cats books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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