Soccer Hero
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Soccer Hero

By Matt Christopher

Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series

An ordinary boy's heroic act turns his world upside down.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 119 ratings
96 pages· 11,943 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Rob Lasher, an average soccer player, becomes an unexpected hero after saving his coach's life. As the town showers him with praise, Rob grapples with unwanted attention and questions the true meaning of heroism. Can he navigate the pressures of newfound fame while staying true to himself? Discover how one afternoon changes everything and challenges Rob to redefine what it means to do the right thing.

From the publisher

This beloved sports classic tells the story of an ordinary boy who loves his friends and teammates–and suddenly becomes a hero after a single afternoon turns his life upside down. ​Rob Lasher is just an ordinary soccer player, good at the game, but not great. Then one afternoon, he saves his coach’s life in front of all his teammates. Suddenly, he’s the team’s hero. As some members of his team and the rest of the town continue to laud Rob’s heroic act, Rob realizes he doesn’t want the attention and any unearned accolades that come with it. Kids will learn that doing what is right should be the norm, not the exception.

At a glance
Format
Pages
96
Words
11,943
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
700L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about heroesBooks about soccerBooks about self-esteemBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~Q
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
116577
Publication
Published
September 1, 2007
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316113458

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