Switch Play! - (Soccer Cats (Paperback)) by Matt Christopher (Paperback)

About the Book

Tired of his sister getting all the attention during games, Ted Gaddy learns the same move that another successful fullback uses. But will his sister thwart his plan? Illustrations.

Book Synopsis

KEYNOTE The ninth entry in Matt Christopher's SOCCER 'CATS features fullback Ted Gaddy. DESCRIPTION Ted Gaddy is tired of his sister's amazing "secret weapon" throw-in getting all the applause and attention during games. But what can a fullback do to make people cheer? Then Coach Bradley tells a story of a fullback who almost made a goal. Ted learns how to do the same thing that fullback did, hoping that he, too, will get a chance at scoring. But is his sister trying to keep him from carrying out his plan?

Review Quotes

"This well-written series successfully combines soccer action with good sportsmanship and family values. The characters seem like real people with flaws and problems... Facial expressions convey the characters' emotions and pictures of the field action capture the excitement of the games, "

About the Author

Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.