by Mina Javaherbin (Author), A. G. Ford (Illustrator)
Celebrate soccer--and the World Cup
"Uplifting and inspiring, this beautifully written and illustrated book reminds us of the joys and saving grace of friendship and sport." -- Archbishop Desmond Tutu
In a dusty township in South Africa, Ajani and his friends have earned a brand-new, federationsize soccer ball. They kick. They dribble. They run. They score. These clever boys are football champions But when a crew of bullies tries to steal their ball, will Ajani and his friends be able to beat them at their own game?
Author Biography
Mina Javaherbin was born and raised in Iran and now lives in San Clemente, California. This is her debut picture book.
A. G. Ford is the illustrator of the
New York Times bestseller
Barack by Jonah Winter and
Michelle by Deborah Hopkinson. He also contributed to
Our Children Can Soar: A Celebration of Rosa, Barack, and the Pioneers of Change by Michelle Cook. He lives in The Colony, Texas.
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.13 x 10.71 x 9.3 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: April 10, 2012
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Goal!
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 2.7
Point Value: 0.5
