Description
With a fresh new look, this reissue of Matt Christophers this beloved sports classic tells the story of an ordinary boy who loves his friends and teammatesand suddenly becomes a hero after a single afternoon turns his life upside down.
Rob Lasher is just an ordinary soccer player, good at the game, but not great. Then one afternoon, he saves his coachs life in front of all his teammates. Suddenly, hes the teams hero. As some members of his team and the rest of the town continue to laud Robs heroic act, Rob realizes he doesnt want the attention and any unearned accolades that come with it. Kids will learn that doing what is right should be the norm, not the exception. Rob Lasher may just be an average soccer player, but theres nothing he loves more than working together with his teammates. Sure, his soccer skills arent anything special, but thats all right with himRob has never minded flying under the radar. But when he saves his coachs life during one fateful afternoon practice, Rob finds himself suddenly thrust into the spotlight. Now lauded as a hero and heralded as the savior of his team, Rob wants nothing more than for things to go back to normal. Because not everyone on the team is happy about Robs newfound fame . . . This classic story from beloved author Matt Christopher is sure to win over any young sports fan, all while teaching them what it means to be a good teammate, and what it means to be a true hero.
Author: Matt Christopher
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 03/02/2021
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 7.40h x 5.20w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780316542135
Language: English
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