Soccer Show-Off

by Jake Maddox, Katie Wood (Illustrator), Margaret Gurevich (Contributor)

Gina loves playing soccer, and she can't wait to join the team at her new school. But when Gina tries to be the star of the team, her new teammates don't exactly appreciate it. Gina has to learn that teamwork is more important than winning before she can get back on the field.

48 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

Who is Jake Maddox? Athlete, author, world-traveler–or all three? He has surfed in Hawaii, scuba-dived in Australia, and climbed the mountains of Peru and Alaska. His books range from the most popular team sports to outdoor activities to survival adventures and even to auto racing. His exploits have inspired numerous writers to walk in his footsteps–literally! Each of his stories is stamped with teamwork, fair play, and a strong sense of self-worth and discipline. Always a team-player, Maddox realizes it takes more than one man (or woman) to create a book good enough for a young reader. He hopes the lessons learned on the court, field, or arena and the champion sprinter pace of his books can motivate kids to become better athletes and lifelong readers.

Reviews

[Elan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was good but in my opinion it was just striker assist except with a worst story it would have been a better book if there was not already a book with the same moral just a different and better story if striker assist was not there I truly would have kept four stars but the lack of imagination really affected my decision of this and that is all I have to say about this book if you want more insight read striker assist and this then read my review on it cause both of them were just about passing to another person anyways that is it bye.

[Joan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Innane early chapter book about a new girl who makes the middle school soccer team but does not understand the concept of teamwork

[Seawood · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'd put this at "keen Y2" level, it's simple language and plot.

[marie stephens · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unknown

This book is a time killer, and kind of teaches a lesson. I recommend it to all kids. Great 👍

[Paige · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Graysen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gina a young girl moves from schools and joins a soccer team. She son realizes that soccer is a TEAM sport and it takes everyone. It takes a while but she starts to get it. After hogging the ball and going for shots on her own. She starts to pass ,let others take the shots, and get everyone involved. She starts to get the point that it doesn't matter if you win it matters if you had fun.