Scott Rothman's 'Soccer World' is a wish-fulfillment chapter book perfect for young sports enthusiasts, especially those who love soccer. It follows competitive twins, Pete and Zoe, who are transported to a fantastical realm where soccer is life. Initially, their sibling rivalry and arguments about their individual importance on the field persist. However, the magical setting forces them to confront their differences and learn the invaluable lesson of teamwork and mutual appreciation to succeed in the ultimate championship. This action-filled story is designed to entertain while subtly teaching about cooperation and valuing diverse talents.
Competitive twins are transported to a place where it's all soccer all the time--and where teamwork is paramount--in this perfect wish-fulfillment story for all the legions of young fans everywhere. Twins Pete and Zoe live and breathe soccer. Pete is an all-star goalie, covering angles, batting away balls, and diving for saves on his way to a shutout. Zoe is the team's best striker, dekeing defenders, crushing corner kicks, and nutmegging the other goalie for a hat trick. But no matter how good they are at what they do, they're always arguing about whose job is more important on the field. Until one day, when a magical rolling ball whisks them off to a fantastical place called Soccer World, where everyone plays the game all day and all night. It's amazing! But can Pete and Zoe find a way to appreciate each other's talents and work together in order to win the championship? The author of Basketball Town delivers an action-filled companion sure to satisfy young soccer lovers everywhere.