Jasper Zammit Soccer Legend 2: The Striker

Description

The next action-packed adventure in a series about one of the most popular sports for kids in Australia - soccer. There's a new kid at Jasper's school. His name is Aamir and he can't speak English, but when Jasper remembers his grandad saying that you don't need language to play sport, he takes Aamir onto the soccer field to teach him a few tricks. Aamir already has a few of his own, and he's soon invited to join the Rovers. The trouble is, star Eastville Kings player Badger Mackenzie can't resist doing what he does best - badgering his opponent to put them off their game. This time his target is Aamir. Someone will be sent off the field with a red card - but who will it be? And will it affect the Rovers' wish of one day playing in the finals?

Deborah Abela, author of the popular MAX REMY SUPERSPY series, teamed up with soccer guru Johnny Warren to produce this fiction series for kids all about one of the most popular sports in Australia today: soccer. Johnny Warren was passionate about encouraging children to play and enjoy soccer, and each book is jam-packed full of his facts, tips, rules and anecdotes, while Deb Abela has created an engaging story of fast-paced action about one young boy's obsessions with 'the game of life', soccer.

Johnny Warren's original concept, the Jasper Zammit series begins each chapter with tips and anecdotes from the man himself. 'A captivating story of fast paced action' - Toy & Hobby Retailer Strong appeal for all sports fans - boys and girls.