Book Series · 2 Books

Kickers Books

In order from The Ball Hogs to Game-Day Jitters.

The Kickers series is a set of 2 chapter books, published in 2010. Written for ages 6–10, most books run about 130 pages.

The Ball Hogs
Game-Day Jitters
The Ball Hogs
Game-Day Jitters
The Ball Hogs
Game-Day Jitters
The Ball Hogs
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Ball Hogs
Sale price
$674
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010

The Ball Hogs

Can Ben learn teamwork in time to save the Bobcats' playoff dreams?

128 pages· 13,101 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Paperback
Summary: Nine-year-old Ben is eager to shine on the soccer field, but his solo playstyle mirrors that of his frustrating teammate, Mark. As the Bobcats' playoff hopes hang in the balance, Ben must confront his own ball-hogging tendencies. With guidance from Coach Patty and his teammates, can Ben embrace teamwork and help lead the Bobcats to victory? Discover the fast-paced world of youth soccer where every pass counts and friendships are forged on the field.
In reading order

Kickers Series

2 books · Published 2010

#1
The Ball Hogs
#1 in Series
Sale price
$674

The Ball Hogs

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010

Can Ben learn teamwork in time to save the Bobcats' playoff dreams?

#4
Game-Day Jitters
#4 in Series
Sale price
$574

Game-Day Jitters

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2010

A young soccer player battles nerves as his team heads to the playoffs.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Kickers series?

There are 2 books in the Kickers series. It began with The Ball Hogs in 2010, and the newest book, Game-Day Jitters, was published in 2010.

What order should you read the Kickers books in?

Start with The Ball Hogs and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.

What ages are the Kickers books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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