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 Fiction
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Fiction
Title: Whistle! Volume 1
Personal Author: Higuchi, Daisuke
Publisher: Viz Media, LLC
Publication Year: 2004
Pages: 192
Physical Description: Illustration
ISBN: 1-59116-685-3 (paperback), $7.99
Abstract: "Although he's no Pele or David Beckham, Sho is trying to
take the high school soccer world by storm. Unfortunately, he's very
short and not on the first team at his new school, but he's still
determined to practice as much as possible to be the best. With the
rest of the second string and Tatsuya, a star player who's not into
lording his ability over others like the rest of the regulars, Sho
challenges the Captain to a game for leadership of the team and a
starting position." (Publ Wkly)
Note(s): This is the first volume of an ongoing series, up to Volume 6
in July 2005.
Subject(s): Graphic novels; Soccer/Fiction
Dewey Decimal Classification: 741.5
Review: Publishers Weekly v. 251 no. 47 (Nov. 22 2004)
IN Middle & Junior High School Library Catalog
Title: Keeper
Personal Author: Peet, Mal
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Publication Year: 2005
Pages: 225
ISBN: 0-7636-2749-6, $15.99
Abstract: In an interview with a young journalist, World Cup hero, El
Gato, describes his youth in the Brazilian rain forest and the events,
experiences, and people that helped make him a great goalkeeper and
renowned soccer star. "This is a well-written, fast-paced sports story
that addresses far more than just the sport itself." (SLJ)
Subject(s): Soccer--Fiction; Brazil--Fiction
Review: School Library Journal v. 51 no. 9 (Sept. 2005). Childs,
Kathryn, reviewer [with full text]
Review: Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books v. 59 no. 1 (Sept.
2005). Hommel, Maggie, reviewer [with full text]
Reading Level: 8 and up
IN Middle & Junior High School Library Catalog
Title: Going for the record
Personal Author: Swanson, Julie A.
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Publication Year: 2004
Pages: 217
ISBN: 0-8028-5273-4 (paperback), $8
Abstract: Seventeen-year-old Leah's chance to make the national soccer
team does not seem so important when she learns that her father has
cancer and may only have months to live. "Each character rings true.
Without being sensational or maudlin, Swanson's novel is real: it's
deeply sad and often painful to read, but ultimately hopeful and
uplifting." (Booklist)
Subject(s): Soccer--Fiction; Father-daughter relationship--Fiction;
Cancer--Fiction
Review: Booklist v. 101 no. 1 (Sept. 1 2004)
Reading Level: 7 and up
IN Middle & Junior High School Library Catalog
Title: Offsides: a novel
Personal Author: Esckilsen, Erik E.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Publication Year: 2004
Pages: 172
ISBN: 0-618-46284-8, $15
Abstract: Tom Gray, a Mohawk Indian and star soccer player, moves to a
new high school and refuses to play for the Warriors with their
insulting mascot. "Fast-paced game scenes alternating with thoughtful
passages focusing on Tom's developing maturity make for a balanced,
enjoyable read." (Booklist)
Subject(s): Mohawk Indians/Fiction; Soccer/Fiction
Review: Booklist v. 101 no. 1 (Sept. 1 2004)
Review: School Library Journal v. 51 no. 1 (Jan. 2005). George, Sean,
reviewer [with full text]
Reading Level: 7 and up
IN Middle School & Junior High School Library Catalog
Title: Home of the Braves
Personal Author: Klass, David
Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Publication Year: 2002
Pages: 312
ISBN: 0-374-39963-8, $18
Abstract: Eighteen-year-old Joe, captain of the soccer team, is
dismayed when a hotshot player shows up from Brazil and threatens to
take over both the team and the girl whom Joe hopes to date. "A
gritty, realistic story of a robust insider with his feet planted
solidly on the ground. . . . More than a sports story, this is a
first-rate coming-of-age novel." (Voice Youth Advocates)
Subject(s): Soccer/Fiction; School stories
Review: Booklist v. 99 no. 1 (Sept. 1 2002). Morning, Todd, reviewer
Review: Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books v. 56 no. 4 (Dec.
2002). Bush, Elizabeth, reviewer [with excerpt, full text]
Review: The Horn Book v. 79 no. 1 (Jan./Feb. 2003). Burkam, Anita L.,
reviewer [with excerpt]
Reading Level: 7 and up
IN Middle & Junior High School Library Catalog
Title: S.O.R. losers
Personal Author: Avi
Publisher: Atheneum
Publication Year: 2000
Pages: 96
ISBN: 0-689-84157-4, $15.95
Abstract: Each member of the South Orange River eighth-grade soccer
team has qualities of excellence, but not on the soccer field. "Short,
pithy chapters highlighting key events maintain the pace necessary for
successful comedy. . . . The style is vivid, believably articulate."
(Horn Book)
Subject(s): Soccer/Fiction; School stories
Reading Level: 5 and up
In Children’s Catalog
Title: Tangerine
Personal Author: Bloor, Edward
Publisher: Harcourt Brace & Co.
Publication Year: 1997
Pages: 294
ISBN: 0-15-201246-X, $17
Abstract: Twelve-year-old Paul, who lives in the shadow of his
football hero brother Erik, fights for the right to play soccer
despite his near blindness and slowly begins to remember the incident
that damaged his eyesight. "Readers will cheer for this bright, funny,
decent kid." (Horn Book Guide)
Subject(s): Soccer/Fiction; Brothers/Fiction; Florida/Fiction
Review: Booklist v. 93 (May 15 1997). Squires, Kathleen, reviewer
Review: Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books v. 50 (Mar. 1997).
Stevenson, Deborah, reviewer [with excerpt]
Review: School Library Journal v. 43 (Apr. 1997). Shoemaker, Joel,
reviewer [with excerpt]
Review: The Horn Book v. 73 (July/Aug. 1997). Adams, Lauren, reviewer
Reading Level: 7 and up
IN Middle & Junior High School Library Catalog
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Poetry
Title: Goal
Personal Author: Burleigh, Robert; Johnson, Stephen, il
Responsibility: illustrated by Stephen T. Johnson
Publisher: Silver Whistle Bks.
Publication Year: 2001
Pages: un
Physical Description: Illustration
ISBN: 0-15-201789-5, $16
Abstract: Illustrations and poetic text describe the movement and feel
of a fast-paced game of soccer. "The poetry, expertly complemented by
Johnson's blurry pastel illustrations of children on the field,
mirrors the dizzy rush of winning--and the thrill of giving one's
all." (Booklist)
Subject(s): Soccer/Poetry
Dewey Decimal Classification: 811
Review: Booklist v. 97 no. 16 (Apr. 15 2001). Halls, Kelly Milner,
reviewer
Review: School Library Journal v. 47 no. 4 (Apr. 2001). Bock, Lee,
reviewer
Reading Level: k-3
IN Children’s Catalog
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Nonfiction
Title: Soccer. rev ed
Personal Author: Hornby, Hugh; Crawford, Andy, il
Responsibility: written by Hugh Hornby; photographed by Andy Crawford
Publisher: DK Pub.
Publication Year: 2005
Pages: 72
Physical Description: Illustration
ISBN: 0-7566-1091-5, $15.99 0-7566-1092-3 (lib bdg), $19.99
Abstract: Examines all aspects of the game of soccer: its history,
rules, techniques, tactics, equipment, playing fields, competitive
play, and more.
Subject(s): Soccer
Dewey Decimal Classification: 796.334
Series: DK eyewitness books
Reading Level: 4 and up
IN Children’s Catalog Title: Futebol: the
Brazilian way of life
Personal Author: Bellos, Alex
Publisher: Bloomsbury Pub.
Publication Year: 2002
Pages: 407
Physical Description: Illustration; Map
ISBN: 1-58234-250-4, $25.95; 1-58234-287-3 (paperback), $16.95
Abstract: The author aims "to paint a ‘portrait of {Brazil}, Latin
America's largest country, seen through its passion for
{soccer}'.";(Economist); "Compelling. . . . Alternately funny and
dark. . . . Bellos offers a cast of characters as colorful as a
Carnival parade." (Publ Wkly)
Subject(s): Soccer; Brazil--Social life and customs
Dewey Decimal Classification: 796.334
Review: New Statesman (London, England: 1996) v. 131 (June 10 2002).
Hecht, Ernest, reviewer
The Economist v. 363 (June 8 2002). Bellos, Alex, reviewer
IN Public Library Catalog Title: New soccer
techniques, tactics & teamwork. Newly rev & updated
Personal Author: Bauer, Gerhard
Publisher: Sterling
Publication Year: 2002
Pages: 159
Physical Description: Illustration
ISBN: 1-402-70088-1 (paperback), $14.95
Abstract: This guide to coaching youth soccer considers "working with
the character traits of individual players to developing skills in
dribbling, tackling, shooting, and passing. . . . Included is a
year-round training schedule that keeps players fit . . . tips for
running the most effective practices, and suggestions on getting the
greatest results from all players while stressing the importance of
teamwork." (Publisher's note)
Includes index
Subject(s): Soccer
Dewey Decimal Classification: 796.334
IN Public Library Catalog Title: Alive and
kicking: when soccer moms take the field and change their lives
forever
Personal Author: Araton, Harvey
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication Year: 2001
Pages: 253
Physical Description: Illustration
ISBN: 0-684-87390-7, $25
Abstract: "Araton tells the story of a different kind of soccer mom:
women over 30 who play in soccer leagues. It's an inspiring tale,
written with empathy and emotion." (Booklist)
Subject(s): Soccer; Women athletes
Dewey Decimal Classification: 796.334
Review: Booklist v. 98 no. 1 (Sept. 1 2001). Lukowsky, Wes, reviewer
[with excerpt]
Review: Library Journal v. 126 no. 14 (Sept. 1 2001). Maxymuk, John,
reviewer
Review:The New York Times Book Review v. 107 no. 1 (Jan. 6 2002).
Pugh, Allison, reviewer [with excerpt]
Review: The New York Times Book Review (Jan. 6 2002). Pugh, Allison,
reviewer
IN Public Library Catalog Title: Soccer drills:
skill-builders for field control
Personal Author: Luongo, Albert M.
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Publication Year: 2000
Pages: 182
ISBN: 0-7864-0682-8 (paperback), $24.50
Abstract: The author "suggests a systematic plan for skill
development, from beginning to advanced drills, based on selected
techniques of top competitive world-class players and managers. . . .
Thirty-eight illustrations--with clear and concise legends--provide an
easy-to-follow visual guide for various playing techniques. Diagrams
show proper body positions and stages of progression for drills."
(Voice Youth Advocates)
Note(s): Includes index
Subject(s): Soccer
Dewey Decimal Classification: 796.334
IN Senior High School Library Catalog Title:
Soccer skills for young players
Personal Author: Buxton, Ted
Responsibility: {by} Ted Buxton, with Alex Leith and Jim Drewitt;
foreword by Gordon Jago
Publisher: Firefly Bks. (Buffalo)
Publication Year: 2000
Pages: 128
Physical Description: Illustration
ISBN: 1-55209-329-8 (paperback), $14.95
Abstract: "Buxton presents more than 70 drills for beginner to
advanced players. The book opens with a few warm-up and stretching
exercises. Specific types of drills are illustrated by at least one
colorful action photograph; many are also accompanied by a diagram of
the play on the field and additional tips outlined in a skill box." (SLJ)
Subject(s): Soccer
Dewey Decimal Classification: 796.334
IN Senior High School Library Catalog Title: The
girls of summer: the U.S. women's soccer team and how it changed the
world
Personal Author: Longman, Jere
Publisher: HarperCollins Pubs.
Publication Year: 2000
Pages: 318
Physical Description: Illustration
ISBN: 0-06-019657-2, $24; 0-06-093468-9 (paperback), $14
Abstract: This "retelling of the 1999 Women's World Cup championship
match between the U.S. and China weaves together gender issues, the
influence of Title IX, and biographies and interviews with key
players." (Booklist)
Subject(s): Soccer; Women athletes; FIFA Women's World Cup
Dewey Decimal Classification: 796.334
Review: Booklist v. 96 no. 19-20 (June 1-15 2000). Barrera, Brenda,
reviewer [with excerpt]
Review: Library Journal v. 125 no. 13 (Aug. 2000). Ruffle, Kathy,
reviewer [with excerpt]
Review: The New York Times Book Review v. 105 no. 29 (July 16 2000).
Cooper, Andrea, reviewer [with excerpt]
IN Senior High School Library Catalog Title: My
soccer book
Personal Author: Gibbons, Gail
Publisher: HarperCollins Pubs.
Publication Year: 2000
Pages: un
Physical Description: Illustration
ISBN: 0-688-17138-9, $5.95
Abstract: Briefly describes the equipment, terminology, rules,
positions, and plays of one of the world's most popular games. This
"small, snappily designed book {is} attractive, accessible. . . .
Diverse groups of children, drawn in Gibbons' typically bright colors
and cheery style, demonstrate sports equipment and game plays."
(Booklist)
Note(s): Includes glossary
Subject(s): Soccer
Dewey Decimal Classification: 796.334
Review: Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books v. 53 no. 8 (Apr.
2000). Bush, Elizabeth, reviewer [with excerpt]
Review: School Library Journal v. 45{i.e.46} no. 6 (June 2000).
Christolon, Blair, reviewer [with excerpt]
Reading Level: k-2
IN Childrens’s Catalog Title: This is soccer
Personal Author: Blackstone, Margaret; O'Brien, John, il
Responsibility: illustrated by John O'Brien
Publisher: Holt & Co.
Publication Year: 1999
Pages: un
Physical Description: Illustration
ISBN: 0-8050-2801-3, $15.95
Abstract: A simple introduction to the game of soccer, covering its
equipment, players, and basic plays and depicting a game in progress.
"The humorous illustrations, in watercolor and pen, convey plenty of
action, with swirling lines and jagged marks showing lots of movement
and kicks. . . . The book provides an appropriate starting point for
beginners." (Booklist)
Subject(s): Soccer
Dewey Decimal Classification: 796.334
Review: Booklist v. 95 no. 16 (Apr. 15 1999). Townsend-Hudson,
Shelley, reviewer [with excerpt]
Review: Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books v. 52 no. 8 (Apr.
1999). Bush, Elizabeth, reviewer [with excerpt]
Review: School Library Journal v. 45 no. 5 (May 1999). Christolon,
Blair, reviewer [with excerpt]
Reading Level: k-2
IN: The Children’s Catalog Title: The thinking
kid's guide to successful soccer
Personal Author: Scott, Nina Savin; Green, Anne Canevari, il
Responsibility: illustrations by Anne Canevari Green
Publisher: Millbrook Press
Publication Year: 1999
Pages: 96
Physical Description: Illustration
ISBN: 0-7613-0324-3 (lib bdg), $21.90
Abstract: Presents strategies for playing soccer under pressure,
dealing with various situations during a game, setting goals, playing
with teammates, coping with coaches, and dealing with doubts and
fears. "This well-designed book, with genuinely funny cartoon
illustrations, deserves a space on the shelf right next to those books
on rules and techniques." (Booklist)
Subject(s): Soccer
Dewey Decimal Classification: 796.334
Review: Booklist v. 95 no. 18 (May 15 1999). Lempke, Susan Dove,
reviewer [with excerpt]
Review: School Library Journal v. 45 no. 4 (Apr. 1999). Christolon,
Blair, reviewer [with excerpt, full text]
Reading Level: 4 and up
IN: Middle School and Junior High School Library Catalog.
Title: Go for the goal: a champion's guide to winning in soccer and
life
Personal Author: Hamm, Mia; Heifetz, Aaron
Publisher: HarperCollins Pubs.
Publication Year: 1999
Pages: 222
Physical Description: Illustration
ISBN: 0-06-093159-0 (paperback), $12.95; 0-06-093159-0 (paperback),
$12.95
Abstract: Personal anecdotes and both action and instructional photos
illustrate soccer skills and techniques
Subject(s): Soccer; Hamm, Mia, 1972-
Dewey Decimal Classification: 796.334
Reading Level: 7 and up
IN: Middle & Junior High School Library Catalog; Senior High School
Library Catalog; and Public Library Catalog Title:
Soccer: a history of the world's most popular game
Personal Author: Stewart, Mark
Publisher: Watts
Publication Year: 1998
Pages: 128
Physical Description: Illustration
ISBN: 0-531-11456-2 (lib bdg), $33.50
Abstract: A comprehensive history of soccer, focusing on its
evolution, momentous events, and key personalities. This book is
"chock-full of outstanding full-color and black-and-white photos.
There is strong coverage of memorable contests and individuals and the
statistical appendix is useful." (SLJ)
Subject(s): Soccer
Dewey Decimal Classification: 796.334
Series: Watts history of sports
Reading Level: 7 and up
IN Middle School & Junior High School Library Catalog
Title: Fundamental soccer
Personal Author: Coleman, Lori; King, Andy, il
Responsibility: photographs by Andy King
Publisher: Lerner Publs.
Publication Year: 1995
Pages: 64
Physical Description: Illustration
ISBN: 0-8225-3451-7 (lib bdg), $22.60
Abstract: This "book covers the history of the sport, positions,
equipment, basic and more advanced moves, rules, the merits of
practice, and variations in the game. . . . King's colorful, clear,
informative photographs enhance the text." (SLJ)
Subject(s): Soccer
Dewey Decimal Classification: 796.334
Series: Fundamental sports
Reading Level: 5 and up
IN Children’s Catalog; Middle & Junior High School Library Catalog
Title: Soccer techniques, tactics & teamwork
Personal Author: Bauer, Gerhard
Responsibility: introduction by Franz Beckenbauer
Publisher: Sterling
Publication Year: 1993
Pages: 159
Physical Description: Illustration
ISBN: 0-8069-8730-8 (paperback), $14.95
Abstract: The author "supplies extensive explanation of the theories
of soccer, with easy-to-use diagrams and charts. Frame-by-frame
photographs display the correct form and style to be used in the
numerous exercises and drills described in the text. Both novices and
advanced players will benefit from the techniques covered here, and
the step-by-step instructions are a model of clarity." (Booklist)
Subject(s): Soccer
Dewey Decimal Classification: 796.334
IN Senior High School Library Catalog Title:
Winners never quit!
Personal Author: Hamm, Mia; Thompson, Carol, il
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication Year: 2004
Pages: un
Physical Description: Illustration
ISBN: 0-06-074050-7, $15.99; 0-06-074051-5 (lib bdg), $16.89
Abstract: "Mia's favorite sport is soccer but she hates losing. In
fact, she dislikes it so much that she quits in the middle of a game.
. . . Mia learns quickly that there will be times when she will score
a goal and those when she will not, but playing the game is the most
fun of all. Bright, energetic cartoons depict the child's ups and
downs." (SLJ)
Subject(s): Soccer
Dewey Decimal Classification: E
Review: Booklist v. 101 no. 1 (Sept. 1 2004)
Review: Publishers Weekly v. 251 no. 40 (Oct. 4 2004)
IN Children’s Catalog
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