The Ultimate Goal (Good Sports League #1)

Name: The Ultimate Goal (Good Sports League #1)
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419763656
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By Tommy Greenwald

Series: The Good Sports League

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The Ultimate Goal (Good Sports League #1) by Tommy Greenwald is a children's book centred around a group of friends who are passionate about soccer. As they navigate the challenges of teamwork and fair play on and off the field, they learn valuable lessons about friendship and sportsmanship. Perfect for young readers, it's an inspiring story that blends humour and heart in the world of youth sports.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a young sports enthusiast who loves stories about teamwork, friendship, and personal growth in the world of youth soccer. Its engaging narrative and relatable characters make it a delightful read for children who are passionate about sports.

The Ultimate Goal (Good Sports League #1)

Ten-year-old Ben Cutler loves soccer, and he like to have fun while playing too, but when he joins a travel team that takes winning very seriously, he starts to wonder if there is more to the game than just getting a W.

A funny, heavily illustrated new chapter book series about sports and sportsmanship by the acclaimed author of Game Changer

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Ten-year-old Ben Cutler loves everything about soccer! He’s got a great team, and they have the best pre-game chants and half-time jokes. He and his best friend, Jay-Jay, even invent dances for when they score a goal! And Ben is good at soccer. Like REALLY good. Too good for a casual rec team. Soon, he’s recruited for a travel team.

Series: The Good Sports League

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The Ultimate Goal (Good Sports League #1) by Tommy Greenwald is praised for promoting the enjoyment of sports, capturing the essence through a fast-paced and heartfelt story. It delivers good-hearted fun, appealing to young readers who appreciate sportsmanship.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419763656

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 July 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Books

Illustration: Black-and-white illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Lesley Vamos
Illustrated by Lesley Vamos

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 144

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: The Good Sports League Tommy Greenwald

About the Author

Tommy Greenwald is the author of Game Changer, Rivals, and Dinged. Game Changer is on 19 state lists, a YALSA Top Ten pick, and a Junior Library Guild Premier selection. Rivals was also a Junior Library Guild selection, and a YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers. Greenwald is also the author of the Crimebiters! series and the Charlie Joe Jackson series, among many other books for children. Day job–wise, Greenwald is the cofounder of Spotco Advertising, a theatrical and entertainment advertising agency in New York City, and the lyricist and co-bookwriter (with Andrew Lippa) of John & Jen, an off-Broadway musical that has been produced around the country and internationally.
Lesley Vamos earned a bachelor of digital media with high distinction from the University of New South Wales Art and Design, along with an honorary award in hand-drawn animation despite continuing to hold her pencil incorrectly. Vamos has been running her illustration and design business for over a decade and is passionate about telling stories that put good into the world. She is the illustrator of If Dinosaurs Had Hair, Disgusting Justin, and the Good Sports League series. She lives in Sydney with her partner, two children, and a small floofer named Penny.