Illustrated by A. G. GordCandlewick, 2010
$16.99
Rating: 3.5
Endpapers: Red
Five friends who love soccer (or "football" in South Africa) get a chance to play with a real regulation soccer ball, won by one of them. However, one has to stand guard on a shanty rooftop to watch for bullies who will cause trouble and steal the ball. And, unfortunately, in they ride on their bikes. But the wily friends hide the soccer ball, letting the bullies steal their old plastic ball, feigning tears. Then they go on to play again - because they love the game.
(And what will happen next time, and the time after that?)
A. G. Ford's illustrations are their usual: brilliant.
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