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edition:eBook
also available: Paperback
category: Children's Fiction
published: Mar 2007
ISBN:9781554696581
publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Kicker

by Michele Martin Bossley

tagged: soccer, mysteries & detective stories, friendship
Description

Izzy and Julia have been on the same team for years. Izzy is frustrated that Julia spends too much time cherry-picking and getting all the credit when they score. But when someone starts threatening the team and their home field is sabotaged, the friends must work together to find the answers. Why would someone threaten their star player? And what is the connection to a century-old train robbery and the rumor of buried treasure? Trying to solve the mystery and keep the team in the playoff race, Izzy and Julia find themselves in deeper than they thought, and in more danger than they imagined.

About the Author

Michele Martin Bossley is the author of numerous books for young people, including Jumper and Kicker in the Orca Sports series. A frequent speaker at writing conferences and schools, Michele divides her time between writing and parenting her four sons. She lives in Calgary.

Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
9 to 12
Grade:
4 to 8
Reading age:
9 to 12
Awards
  • Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
  • Commended, CCBC Best Books
Editorial Reviews

"The combination of sports drama and unique mystery story [is] very compelling...an engaging read."

— Resource Links

"A very interesting read...offers something for the sports-minded with a little intrigue and suspense thrown in. Highly Recommended."

— CM Magazine

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