Keeper

Name: Keeper
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781781129630
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By Alan Gibbons

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Summary

Keeper by Alan Gibbons is a captivating children's novel that delves into the world of football, blending excitement on the pitch with personal growth off it. The story follows a young boy who discovers hidden talents and faces challenges both in his sport and personal life. As the characters navigate the pressures of competition and friendship, they learn valuable lessons about resilience and determination.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're interested in a thrilling mix of football and personal discovery. It offers a compelling story about a young boy's determination to become a goalkeeper, woven with themes of family dynamics and overcoming obstacles. This engaging narrative is perfect for children who appreciate sports stories with a heartfelt touch.

Keeper

A thought-provoking football story accompanied by fascinating facts about famous goalies and the history of goalkeeping from reluctant-reader favourite Alan Gibbons.

Football fiction packed with facts! (Dyslexia-friendly)

Description

A talented new goalie faces problems at home in this thought-provoking football story, accompanied by fascinating facts about famous goalies and the history of goalkeeping.

New boy Shane Logan has a temper, but he’s also a talented goalie. When Peter and his friends invite Shane to join their football team, he delivers a star performance in the first match.

But Shane’s not the only one who makes an impression. Hanging over him like a shadow is his dad, Mick, who yells orders and insults from the sidelines. What is Mick’s problem? And why does Shane seem afraid of him? The more Peter gets to know Shane, the more he worries that something is wrong – and that Shane’s not as tough as he seems.

Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Keeper by Alan Gibbons is praised for its authentic portrayal of football's unifying ability to provide an alternative family experience. The book is commended for combining football trivia with a sensitive handling of domestic violence and abuse themes, resonating well with both knowledgeable fans and readers seeking real-life stories about the impact of sports on youth.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781129630

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Chris Chalik

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 80

Collections

Alan Gibbons Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Young Adult

About the Author

Alan Gibbons trained as a teacher and through working with young people discovered his literary voice. He started writing fiction for his pupils and published his first novel in 1993.Alan has also appeared on the BBC education programme Writer’s Block, the Blue Peter Book Awards, radio 4’s Front Row, and is a regular contributor to TES, Junior Education, Carousel, Books for Keeps and other journals.

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