World Cup 2010
This summer all eyes will be on South Africa as they host the 2010 FIFA World Cup, an international soccer (football) tournament held every four years since 1930. This year marks the first time it has been held in an African nation.
Qualifying for the World Cup began back 2007 with 204 teams battling for thirty-two spots. From June 11th to July 11th watch these national teams compete for the title, beginning with the group stages, where the thirty-two teams are divided into groups of eight. The top two teams in each group then move on to the knockout stages, where sixteen teams work to advance to the quarters, semis, and then the final.
When you are watching the World Cup this summer you may see or hear about 1Goal, a partnership between FIFA and the Global Campaign for Education, that is "seizing the power of football to ensure that education for all is a lasting impact of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. By bringing together footballers and fans, charities and organizations around the world, together we can call on world leaders to make education a reality for 72 million children by 2015." (http://www.join1goal.org). Co-founder, Queen Rania of Jordan, author of The Sandwich Swap, hopes to have 30 million signatures by the end of the tournament to present to world leaders.
Though soccer does not have the same massive appeal in the US as it does worldwide the World Cup can still be a fun event to be apart of this summer. It can also be a "gateway" topic for children and teens—a way to get reluctant readers, or readers who tend to stick firmly to series sports novels, introduced to a variety of genres. Listed below are a number of books that are about, or incorporate, soccer, to share with your family or students.
For more information on the World Cup visit:
http://www.fifa.com/worldcup
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/?cc=5901&ver=us
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_FIFA_World_Cup
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/world_cup_for_kids.htm
Contributor: Emily Griffin
Reviews
The Best of Pro Soccer
Heather Adamson
Since soccer is not yet as popular as football and baseball in this country, readers have much more to learn about the greatest players and plays of the game. This title introduces readers to some familiar names like David Beckham and Mia Hamm but also mentions players most likely unknown to young soccer fans--for instance, Lev Yashin, a Russian goalkeeper that did not allow any goals for 200 games. That is something for any young soccer player to aspire to! World Cup matches are treated with the same type of reverence that some sports writers would reserve only for the Super Bowl. The pictures are incredible action shots, especially the photo accompanying the best bicycle kick entry. New vocabulary words are highlighted on each page in red and are defined at the bottom of the pages as well as in the glossary. Further reading, an index, and an endorsement for FactHound are also included and will help young soccer enthusiasts along. Future soccer stars will be inspired to add more American players to the list of greats and be curious about the legends of soccer. 2010, Capstone Press, $21.32 and $6.95. Ages 5 to 8. Reviewer: Tiffany Torbeck (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 9781429633314
ISBN: 142963331X
Big Kicks
Bob Kolar
Biggie, a large bear, lives a quiet, eccentric life, playing jazz, eating peanut-butter-and-banana sandwiches, and collecting stamps. His placid, solitary existence is intruded upon when the Mighty Giants, a local soccer team composed of five animals—a timid rabbit, a small squirrel, a smelly skunk, a fluffy duck, and a slow turtle, all with appropriately descriptive names—knock on his door and ask for his help in their upcoming match as their only large player, a dog, has a case of the fleas. Never having played soccer, Biggie demurs. But Twirly Squirrel prevails by pointing out, “Don’t worry. You’re big, and the ball is little.” Size, however, is not sufficient. When Biggie kicks, he misses the ball and lands on his rump, “Ba-dump!” Other mishaps continue to lead him astray until, serendipitously, he stoops to pick up a rare stamp floating by. The ball hits his head, bounces off other players and into the goal. The Mighty Giants win the game! They want to carry Biggie on their shoulders but, of course, cannot. So they return to his house for butter-and-banana sandwiches, jazz, and sharing stories about soccer and stamps. This is a sweet story with a gentle, worthwhile, and not-often-told message. The appealing illustrations are colorful and simple, portraying almost puppet-like characters. These, along with the low-word-count, unadorned, and sometimes wry text, make the book appropriate for reading to young children and for reading by slightly older children. 2010 (orig. 2008), Candlewick, Ages 4 to 8, $6.99. Reviewer: Cynthia Levinson (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 978-0-7636-4912-8
Exposure
Mal Peet
All Othello cared about was being a star soccer player. When he had the opportunity to play for another team, for more money, and in a different part of his country he knew it would not be popular with everyone; but, he refused to allow what others thought to stop him from doing what he thought was best for his career. He knew he might be “a fish out of water,” being black in a majority white part of his country, but he was not going to let that stop him either. He had to win over his new team mates, who were not happy that he was now on their team and that he was the highest paid player. He focused on the game and his skill as an athlete and won them and the fans over. What Othello never expected was to fall in love with a beautiful singing star, and to have his career, character, and life maligned by the media. The thing that Othello found most devastating was betrayal by someone close to him. This is an explosive, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s Othello. It is modern; fast paced, and does not ignore social problems of the twenty-first century. Readers will find this book engaging, and will recognize some of the same themes they see in the headlines of news organizations and tabloid magazines. 2009, Candlewick, Ages 16 up, $18.99. Reviewer: Laura J. Brown (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 9780763639419
Goal!
Mina Javaherbin
Illustrated by A.G. Ford
We are on a street in South Africa, where it is "soccer time," but "the streets are not always safe." Our young narrator has called his friends to play with his prize possession, "a new, federation-size football…no more old plastic ones." Setting a guard to watch for bullies, they boys begin the game. Suddenly a gang on bicycles appears. Hiding the new ball in a bucket, the boys set the old ball on top. If one of the guys knocks it over, they fear the new ball is lost. But luckily the taunting gang only takes the old one. The players feel as if they have won the World Cup. Although the streets are not safe, "When we play together, we are unbeatable." The joy of the game comes clearly through the fear. The large size of the book gives Ford's oil paintings room to create portraits of the boys while demonstrating the action in the playing. We also sense the atmosphere, the ramshackle buildings, and spare vegetation. The naturalism is modified to emphasize the drama, the intensity of the game and the sensed danger of the encounter with the gang. The terse text, set in short phrases, gives the words a poetic quality. A note adds factual information. 2010, Candlewick Press, Ages 6 to 9, $16.99. Reviewer: Ken Marantz and Sylvia Marantz (Children’s Literature).
ISBN: 9780763645717
ISBN: 0763645710
Keeper
Mal Peet
This book, part sports fiction, part fantasy and part fictional biography has an interesting, if specific, draw to it. It begins with the interview of “El Gato,” a soccer goalie who has recently won the World Cup. The interviewer, Paul Faustino, expects a run-of-the-mill interview with a world-class soccer player, but gets something much more. El Gato begins to tell Paul of his childhood in the jungles of South America, surprising the interviewer with his lack of interest in soccer as a young boy. The uncoordinated young boy is useless on his village’s soccer team and finds himself spending his time in the jungle instead of playing with the village boys. It is here, in a mysterious jungle clearing that he meets the Keeper, a ghost-like apparition who begins to train El Gato to be one of the world’s greatest soccer goalkeepers. This novel has mixed appeal for both fans of soccer and fans of the supernatural. At times some of the dialogue feels a bit formal or stiff, but for the most part, this is a wonderful story and an easy recommendation for some reluctant male readers. 2003, Candlewick Press, $15.99. Ages 10 to 15. Reviewer: Sharon Oliver (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 0763627496
ISBN: 9780763627492
The Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia
Clive Gifford
This comprehensive compilation of facts written by a soccer expert emphasizes modern professional soccer players but also explores historical precedents and amateur and youth competitors. Color-coded sections profile playing positions and skills; rules and penalties; strategies; teams; competitions, including the Olympics; and remarkable coaches and male and female players. Other sections discuss referees, stadiums, and fans, revealing the economic and cultural impact of soccer worldwide and mentioning corruption, scandals, and tragedies associated with that sport. Describing triumphs and disappointments soccer personalities have experienced, brief passages tell how several famous players were discovered, citing the millions of dollars they earn annually and why teams recruited them. Abundant color images, black-and-white photographs, and a World Cup poster complement the text. Several two-page spreads highlight significant moments and people in soccer history. Diagrams show how notable goals were scored in landmark games. Sidebars recommend relevant websites and note facts elaborating soccer topics. Charts list players and teams statistics and results for major competitions, from their beginnings to the present. Information concerning World Cup and other important tournaments scheduled after publication is included. U.S. soccer information is confined to a brief reference section lacking photographs. A glossary defines some, but not all, of the terms used in the text. Supplement with Hugh Hornby’s Eyewitness Soccer (2005), which provides historical information and images of artifacts and memorabilia not available in this encyclopedia. 2006, Kingfisher/Houghton Mifflin, $19.95. Ages 9 up. Reviewer: Elizabeth D. Schafer (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 9780753459287
ISBN: 0753459280
Pelé, king of soccer (Pelé, el rey del fútbol)
Monica Brown
Illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez
Translated by Fernando Gayesky
The life of Pelé, “King of Soccer,” begins in a town in Brazil, where he has to work hard to help his poor family. He plays soccer with his friends and with his father, promising his father to win a World Cup for him and for Brazil some day. At fifteen, Pelé is invited to join a professional team; at seventeen he plays in the World Cup final and fulfills his vow. Pelé helps win two more World Cups for Brazil, and becomes the first player to score a thousand goals. The tale is told clearly and succinctly in both languages. Visualized in mixed media on double pages teeming with additional images from life, the story’s impression is one of intense, fluid color. Shapes flow into bands of decorations across the pages with pictures of Pelé in action dominating his teammates and crowds as he races after a ball or kicks a pass. From the expanding spiral on the jacket to the end of his famous “bicycle kick,” emotions are kept at high pitch. Added information about Pelé and his life is included. 2009, HarperCollins Publishers, $17.99. Ages 4 to 9. Reviewer: Ken Marantz and Sylvia Marantz (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 9780061227790
ISBN: 006122779X
The Sandwich Swap
Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah with Kelly DiPucchio
Illustrate by Tricia Tusa
Although Salma and Lily are best friends in school, and do everything together, their lunches are very different. Lily secretly thinks that Salma's hummus and pita sandwiches are yucky, while Salma thinks that Lily's peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are gross. One day, when they finally tell each other how they feel, they stop doing everything together. Other students begin to take sides, insulting each other, until there is a terrible food fight. Ashamed, at lunch the next day the girls bravely agree to try each other's sandwich. Finding them "delicious" and "heavenly," they meet with the principal to plan a special event, celebrated in a final foldout. Tusa's colored drawings clearly define the appealing characters of the two girls as they dominate most of the double-page scenes. The other children are supporting actors in the drama as they add insults to fuel the wild food fight. They also join in the final international buffet, with flags identifying the spreads on the table. A note from Her Majesty supplies the personal experience that is the basis of the story, along with the hope for understanding and tolerance of foreign or strange experiences. 2010, Disney Hyperion Books/Disney Book Group, Ages 4 to 8, $16.99. Reviewer: Ken Marantz and Sylvia Marantz (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 978-1-4231-2484-9
Sergio Saves the Game!
Edel Rodriguez
Sergio loves soccer. He even dreams about being a soccer star. Since he is a penguin, his dream seems a bit illogical. (Kids may remember Sergio as the black-and-white hero of Sergio Makes a Splash!, Rodriguez’s tale of a little penguin afraid to swim in the ocean.) This time, Sergio is not afraid; he is just terribly clumsy. (One deftly designed spread shows him falling, crashing, slipping, sliding, and flipping, his curved body progressing through a series of mishaps, his red-orange scarf flying.) When his mom suggests he should try being a goalie, Sergio practices like mad. Finally, he gets his chance as goalkeeper in the championship game against the fearsome Seagulls. Can Sergio succeed? Can the feisty Penguins really win? Rodriguez--author, illustrator, designer--makes maximum, stunning use of black-and-white shapes, aqua backgrounds and wicked seagull eyes. He uses supersaturated paprika and mustard effects (printed from woodblocks in Pantone inks) for the penguins’ uniforms and details like Mom’s orange necklace (and, of course, the golden soccer balls). The simple but exciting text is carried along by bold, action-filled graphics to an amusing but triumphal conclusion that is sure to be cheered by young soccer fans and penguin-lovers. As Sergio’s delighted penguin fans exclaim, “Wow! Cool! Awesome!” 2009, Little Brown and Company/Hachette Book Group, $15.99. Ages 3 to 7. Reviewer: Barbara L. Talcroft (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 9780316066174
ISBN: 0316066176
Soccer by the Numbers
Colleen Dolphin
Learn some general information about the game of soccer by reading this book from the “Team Sports By the Numbers” series. This text which is leveled as a transitional reader introduces the sport with brief facts involving numbers such as the number of players on a team, size of the field, and minutes in a soccer game. The chapters on offense and defense briefly describe some of the basic moves like dribbling the ball, scoring a goal, or blocking a penalty kick. The “By the Numbers!” insets consist of math word problems involving single digit addends or minuends no higher than eleven; the word problems involve action on the soccer field. Readers may need an introduction and some guidance to the features and layout of this informational text. By checking the table of contents, readers will find that the math word problem solutions are at the back of the book. Also, located at the back of the book is the glossary; the words in the glossary are in bold print in the main body of the text. There are simple diagrams of the soccer field and the positions of the players. Readers will also find quick soccer facts stated in a bulleted format. The main text is moderately supported by the color photographs. Some readers unfamiliar with soccer may need additional support with the technical vocabulary. Other sports covered in this series are baseball, basketball, football, ice hockey, and volleyball. 2010, ABDO Publishing Company, Ages 5 to 7, $19.93. Reviewer: Carrie Hane Hung (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 978-1-60453-771-0
Soccer Science
Natalie Hyde
As part of the “Sports Science” series, this book takes an introductory look at what is said to be the most popular sport on the planet: soccer. It covers a range of topics from the fitness and skill required to play soccer to the science involved in kicking or heading the ball. Additional information is learned in each short chapter with text boxes that showcase quick facts, a “look closer” at a topic mentioned in the chapter, and “new words” which gives the definition of a word bolded in the text above. The book uses colorful and flashy graphics and backgrounds, text boxes, and different fonts to keep some young readers interested in reading further. Others may be put off by the busyness of the pages. Sometimes the word definition appears on the left page, while a reader does not get to the text that includes the word until the right side. There is information about how the sport has evolved, including how new gear, such as clothing, has improved how the players perform during soccer games. The use of drugs in the sport is mentioned and is not put down enough, since the benefits of these drugs are given the same amount of space. For readers who just started playing soccer, or for sports-liking science buffs, this book provides a balance of interesting soccer information, along with the scientific how and why of the sport to interest them to read more or to ask the right questions of a coach, trainer, or doctor. Teachers covering the science topics in their curriculum will get a boost in student interest when the topics are made more applicable to their life outside of school, and this series does just that. 2009, Crabtree Publishing Company, $21.60 and $8.95. Ages 8 to 12. Reviewer: Shelly McCoy (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 9780778745549
ISBN: 9780778745372
Soccer Team Upset
Fred Bowen
With superstar Zack playing attacking midfielder and his best friend Tyler playing on the sides, the “Cougars” soccer team is invincible. But when Zack and two more of their best players are offered a chance to play for an exclusive team, the Panthers, Tyler and the rest of the Cougars are left high and dry. At first Tyler is thrilled when Coach Murray has him take over Zach’s old midfielder position, but as they lose game after game Tyler becomes more discouraged. Tyler gains confidence from hearing the story of how America upset the 1950’s World Cup. He continues his diligent and demanding practices in hopes of helping the Cougars defeat the more polished teams and win the County Cup. The fast pacing makes this story of friendship and overcoming insurmountable odds engaging, especially to soccer fans. Additionally, play-by-play accounts of the games make the action easy to follow and highly suspenseful, as readers become engrossed in whether or not a score will be made or a game won. 2009, Peachtree, $5.95. Ages 7 to 12. Reviewer: Melissa Joy Adams (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 9781561454952
ISBN: 1561454958
Soccer World: South Africa
Ethan Zohn and David Rosenberg
Illustrations by Shawn Braley
Ethan Zohn, a real-life professional soccer player, invites the reader to take a trip with him to South Africa. He meets a new friend there, an eight-year-old girl named Tawela, who shows him how they play “street soccer” in her country. The two of them later travel to Johannesburg, where they watch a soccer match played in front of tens of thousands of people. Along the way, they visit unusual places and learn about the geography, customs, and cultures of South Africa. They also discover a wealth of information about physics, geology, and other sciences. This is that rare book that successfully combines history and science with human interest. Told in first person by Mr. Zohn, the story immediately captures and holds the attention of the reader. Mr. Zohn often addresses the reader with thought-provoking comments intended to get his audience to picture what life is like in other countries. The scientific information is reinforced by the inclusion in the book of simple experiments that children can perform with the aid of grown-ups. The book stresses the idea of soccer as a means to bring people together to build cooperation and understanding. Mr. Zohn and his co-author, David Rosenberg, emphasize that they “want to make a difference for those who need our help,” and at the back of the book they provide suggestions for readers on ways to support charitable groups benefiting South Africa. Mr. Zohn has proved himself to be an able ambassador for soccer and for people around the globe in this book, which is intended to be the first in a series of “Soccer World” books. 2010, Nomad Press, Ages 6 to 9, $14.95. Reviewer: Leona Illig (Children’s Literature).
ISBN: 978-1-934670-53-8
Soccer World Mexico
Ethan Zahn and David Rosenberg
Illustrated by Shawn Braley
Soccer player Ethan Zahn used the million dollars he won the Survivor TV series to parley his interest in soccer into Grassroot Soccer, a non-profit dedicated to AIDS education and prevention. This book is one of a series that features Ethan visiting a young soccer player in another country. Despite the series title, “Explore the World through Soccer,” the game itself plays a minor role in this informational book. Instead the framework allows the book to deliver a potpourri of facts about the history, culture, geography of the host country, along with some science facts and activities. The information is divided into chapters; rather than photos, the illustrations are graphic novel style, in keeping with the layout. The readable text is dotted with pull-outs featuring smaller chunks of information or vocabulary. 2010, Nomad Press, Ages 5 to 9, $14.95. Reviewer: Mary Hynes-Berry (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 978-1-934670-55-2
South Africa
Virginia Mace, Kate Rowntree and Vukile Khumalo
Kids planning reports will welcome this “Countries of the World” series with its abundance of information packed into an appealing format illustrated by the lively and well-reproduced color photos one would expect from National Geographic. Five sections cover geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government and economy, each highlighted by an appropriate map and sidebars with interesting, offbeat details. In South Africa, writers can learn about the country’s deserts and mountains, sunny climate and high plateau with gold and uranium underneath. South Africa’s legendary animals include aardvarks, white rhinos, meerkats and the deadly black mamba, while the history section whisks readers through the centuries with San, Xhosa and Zulu tribespeople, Boers, British, Afrikaners and freedom fighters. The new, free South Africa is home to Ndebele painters, singers like the “Princess of Africa” and Ladysmith Black Mambazo, beadworkers, inventive metal artisans, and enthusiastic sports lovers (South Africa will host the 2010 soccer World Cup). After a brief look at the transition from apartheid to democracy under Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s problems (AIDS, unemployment), and resources (gold, diamonds, tourism), kids will appreciate the extra features: a useful bibliography of books, inviting websites and National Geographic articles as well as some super suggestions for ways to add zest to a report on South Africa. The final end papers reveal a timeline of South African history. This attractive series will be fun for browsers and offer a motivating push for reluctant report writers. 2007, National Geographic, $27.90. Ages 9 to 14. Reviewer: Barbara L. Talcroft (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 9781426302039
ISBN: 1426302037
South Africa: The People
Domini Clark
The diversity that makes up the population of South Africa is described and depicted on the opening pages. A look back in time reveals that there were primates living in this part of the world more than 2 million years ago. The homo sapiens in the area were the San and Khoikhoi along with the Bantu speaking people who are more familiar to readers and who arrived about 1500 years ago. The Zulu, Sotho, and Xhosa are among the descendants of these early settlers. Things really changed with the arrival of the Europeans and the struggles between the Afrikaners (Dutch, German and French settlers) and the British. Migrations, battles and a system of apartheid became the way of life with black people ending up at the bottom of the totem pole. Struggles for equality continued for almost 50 years. Finally the laws were repealed, free elections were held and Nelson Mandela became the first black president. Life is still very difficult for many of the black people, but strides are being made to improve education, housing and healthcare. Few of the Zulu live in a traditional way, and those who do maintain it aim primarily for the tourist trade. There are several big cities that resemble those around the world. However, life in the townships is often cramped and without modern conveniences. Readers will glimpse a variety of homes, schoolchildren, sports and read about a day in the life of the Puso who live in the township of Soweto, which is a major suburb of Johannesburg. The final spread talks about the future and the battle against AIDS, which kills 1,000 South Africans a day. 2008, Crabtree, $26.60 and $8.95. Ages 8 to 12. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 9780778792918
ISBN: 0778792919
ISBN: 9780778796596
ISBN: 0778796590
Stacey the Soccer Fairy
Daisy Meadows
Rachel Walker and her best friend Kirsty Tate are dressed for the big soccer match between Compton and Tippington. Rachel’s dad has even dressed completely in the Tippington blue and white colors, painting his face for the occasion. But goblin Jack Frost has made it his goal to steal the magic objects of the sport fairies in order to win the Fairyland Olympics and disrupt the upcoming human Olympics. So when Rachel and Kirsty hear a stadium official complain that they cannot find the soccer balls, they believe that Frost is already at work. It is not long before they realize that there are green goblins in the stadium dressed as ballboys and that one is chasing a sparkling soccer ball. Stacey the Soccer Fairy shows up to confirm their fears. With her fairy dust, Stacey helps the girls as they try to stop the escaping goblins and save her magic soccer ball. This chapter book is one of a seven part series, “The Sports Fairies,” originally published in Great Britain. Young female readers will especially enjoy the adventures of Rachel and Kirsty as they help their fairy friends against the mischievous, troublemaking goblins. 2010 (orig. 2008), Scholastic, Ages 6 to 9, $4.99. Reviewer: Janis Flint-Ferguson (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 978-0-545-20253-4
Trading Goals
Trevor Kew
Soccer is Vicky Parker’s passion. She is the goalkeeper for the Killarney Ravens Junior Girls Soccer team. Her best friend, Parminder, is one of the midfielders. The two of them love to play the game. They were Ravens forever until Vicky’s mother informs her daughter that she got a new job and they are moving to a new apartment. The move includes attending a different school, Dunbar Secondary School, a rival to Killarney. New school, team, and friends make for many adjustments in Vicky’s life. Her special, red jersey trimmed with gold seems to be a comfort to her when she plays soccer. Vicky’s been wearing and tucking in the large shirt jersey since she was eight. However, with the changes, Vicky faces different conflicts and discovers a few surprises as she continues playing soccer. This book is one from the “Sports Stories” series that features girls and boys involved in different sports activities. 2009, James Lorimer & Company, Ages 9 to 13, $8.95. Reviewer: Carrie Hane Hung (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 1-55277-424-4
ISBN: 978-1-55277-424-3
World Cup
David Whitfield
The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) governs soccer. The World Cup, an international competition, is held every four years. There have been 17 World Cup competitions. The World Cup is often called the biggest sporting event on earth. Billions of people watch it on television while millions attend the game where it takes place. In the past, soccer had no official rules, but today there are 17 rules called the Laws of the Game. The World Cup Trophy was once called the Victory Cup. There was a disagreement between the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the FIFA. This led to the first World Cup being held in Uruguay in 1930. About 37 billion people now watch the matches on television. It has become one of the most popular sporting events. Eleven players make up a team--one goalkeeper and ten other players. The game begins in a circle called a Central Spot in the rectangular field which is called a pitch. A flat field and a ball are all that is needed to play soccer. Most players wear special equipment. Players wear specially designed uniforms called kits to play in the World Cup. The host country is always allowed to play in the World Cup. Mexico and the United States have played in the most tournaments. A special voting system is used to determine where the tournament will be held. Suggestions for further research include books and websites, a glossary and an index. All of this makes it a book soccer fans, and others, will want to read. There are six titles in this interesting “Sporting Championships” series. 2008, Weigl Publishers, $26.00. Ages 7 to 10. Reviewer: Jennie DeGenaro (Children's Literature).
ISBN: 9781590366950
ISBN: 9781590366967
ISBN: 1590366956
ISBN: 1590366964
Updated 05/26/10
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