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Soccer 'Cats Books

In order from Heads Up to Kick It!. 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.

Heads Up
Operation Baby-Sitter
The Captain Contest
Hat Trick
Secret Weapon
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Heads Up
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1998

Heads Up

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

64 pages· 5,013 words· Est. 56 min read
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Summary: Amanda Caler faces a dual challenge on the soccer field: overcoming her fear of the ball and defending her coveted halfback position from a determined rival. Can she conquer her fears and keep her spot, or will her dreams be sidelined? As the pressure mounts, Amanda must find the courage to stand her ground and prove her worth in the game she loves. With her position at stake, every match becomes a test of resilience and determination. Will Amanda rise to the occasion, or will her fears and competition get the best of her?
The complete set

Soccer 'Cats Series

10 books · Published 1998–2003

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$858

Heads Up

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1998

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

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$858

Operation Baby-Sitter

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1999

A soccer star's sudden attitude shift hides an unexpected secret.

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$858

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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$858

Hat Trick

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2000

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

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$470

Secret Weapon

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000

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

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$858

Master of Disaster

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2001

Can Jason step up as goalie against the fierce Panthers?

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$858

All Keyed Up

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2002

A vacation favor goes awry. Can friendship survive?

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$858

You Lucky Dog

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2002

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

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$858

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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$858

Switch Play!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2003

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

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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 Heads Up in 1998, and the newest book, Switch Play!, was published in 2003.

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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