When Jared's starting soccer position is threatened by a new player, will he get his act together in time to save his reputation as a top scorer? A Cover-to-Cover novel.

Review

Young soccer fans will enjoy reading this fast-paced story about Jared and his efforts to regain his once perfect game. From the title, one would assume that the battle is among two teams, but it's actually more of an inner battle for Jared. Threatened by the talented new kid, Jose, Jared loses his esteemed field position as Jose out-scores him time and time again. As Jared's defensive attitude causes tension, he also loses his focus on soccer by not wanting to practice, and earns a low grade on a major school assignment by not studying. Since many students can probably relate to Jared's stubbornness in these aspects, this would be a good book for any young reader. This is especially so because of the realistic outcomes of Jared's actions. The realization that practice and cooperative team work vital to success finally reaches Jared, as he accepts Jose's offer to practice together. Familiarity with soccer rules and plays will help readers as the many details fill the story. But even those new to the sport will be able to appreciate the universal truths relating to cooperation, teamwork, and the importance of practice. (Children's Literature)

Joshua reluctantly agrees to become a caddy for the summer at a local country club to make enough money for football camp. Just as he begins to gain confidence in this new and strange environment, money is missing from members' bags after a free kids' golf clinic, and Joshua finds himself under suspicion. How will Joshua solve the mystery and clear his and his new friends' names?

Recommended by the United States Golf Association; nominated for the USGA 2001 International Book Award. Recommended by the Golf Collectors Society Bulletin. Recommended in Multicultural Review, Editor's Shelf, September 2002.

During his summer in Hawaii, Kimo repeatedly visits a secret and forbidden beach, ignoring several frightening warning signs. Who is threatening him and why?

Endorsed by the Hawaii State Library. In legal and social compliance with the State of CA Dept of Education.

While playing a soccer video game, Renny finds himself suddenly transported to a World Cup practice field, where someone is trying to sabotage the U.S. team. How can Renny help find who is to blame before disaster strikes the team?

In legal and social compliance with the State of CA Dept of Education.

When the Little League Dodgers baseball team discovers that their bases are missing, some of the team members suspect their arch-rival team, the Pirates. How can they find the culprits and get revenge?

In legal and social compliance with the State of CA Dept of Education.