Irreverent, inappropriate, and irresistible, this import from England will attract soccer fans—some, perhaps, who may have been recently indoctrinated due to all the World Cup mania—like a magnet, and entice browsers as well. There’s a sequel already in the works, promising at least some coverage of women’s soccer, so be prepared.
—Booklist
Readers will gravitate to this charming, cross-curricular approach to one of the world’s most popular sports… Aside from assisting soccer-loving students that may complain about how certain subjects “apply” to their lives, it can also show young fans a myriad of career options aside from professional play, like coaching, sports photography, and nutrition.
—School Library Connection
“Fantastic work, brilliantly done. I’ve never seen my kids devour books more quickly or repeatedly.”
—Roger Bennett of Men in Blazers
