Goal

by Dee Phillips

The Right Now! series contains colorful high-impact graphics and cutting-edge design, which adds drama to every page. These 40-page stories, containing no more than 600 words each, are intended for striving readers who struggle with traditional classroom fiction. The gripping realism of each story draws the reader in... but what happens next? The endings are ambiguous- students can debate what's next in a series of activities designed to further explore the subject. Soccer is everything to me. Today is my tryout with Chivas USA. There's just one place up for grabs...One moment can change your life forever.

45 pages, ebook

First published September 1, 2009

Reviews

[Noah_kingen_ttv_btw_ tjena mittbena · Rating 3 out of 5]

Den var rikgtigt tråkig.

[Alicia · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sports-centric family story about trying out for a soccer team but ultimately a story about character and teamwork because the ultimate resolution was that the most sportsman-like. I understand the choice with the graphic style that looks more animated than realistic, but I think it couldn't have stayed realistic and not lost anything in the presentation.

[Christine Jensen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interest Level: Junior High/High School
Reading Level: 1.0 to 2.0

During a tryout for a national soccer team, Carlos flashes back to memories of his grandpa and his advice. He makes the team. 45 pages. 600 words.

Students were somewhat confused by interruptions in chronological sequence but liked the story.

[Chase · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book is about a soccer player named carlos bobby and he wants to make a goal but he is never in the right position to make a goal, josh is always the one who makes goals. carlos is still a great soccer player but he doesn't believe he is until he makes a goal. if you are into soccer and your looking for a short picture book then this is for you.