Griffin Lane loves playing soccer in the local league. His three best friends are there. It's competitive but more relaxed than school sports. And he's right where he wants to be, playing defense out in front of the goal. But when the goalie is injured, everyone seems to think Griffin is the best replacement. Can he hack it between the sticks, or will his nerves win the day?
This is a terrific sports book for intermediate readers. I can't wait to bring it to the classroom and book talk it so it gets picked up. It is a true depiction of rec league sports. There are great athlete and medium athletes. There's competition and teamwork. There a bit of trash talk but their is also great sportsmanship and appreciation for a game well played. There are four books in this collection - each of different sports. With Rich Wallace as the author, I can't wait to have them all in my classroom.