Keeper (#1 Paul Faustino)

Author: Mal Peet

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  • : 18.99 AUD
  • : 9781406367744
  • : Walker Books Ltd
  • : Walker Books Ltd
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  • : 0.172
  • : April 2016
  • : 198mm X 129mm
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  • : 18.99
  • : June 2016
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  • : books

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  • : Mal Peet
  • : Paperback
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Barcode 9781406367744
9781406367744

Description

When Paul Faustino of LA NACION flips on his tape recorder for an exclusive interview with El Gato -- the phenomenal goalkeeper who single-handedly brought his team the World Cup -- the seasoned reporter quickly learns that this will be no ordinary story. Instead, the legendary El Gato narrates a spellbinding tale that begins in the South American rainforest, where a ghostly but very real mentor, the Keeper, emerges to teach a poor, gawky boy the most thrilling secrets of the game.
A seamless blend of magic realism and exhilarating soccer action, this evocative novel will haunt readers long after the story ends.

Reviews

Physical, spiritual - Arthurian, even - this is true enchantment. TES Teacher Tense and atmospheric [...] refreshing original story in which footballing familiars are shot through with curious and satisfying magical realism. The Guardian Has all the ingredients of a great children's novel with drama, suspense and an extraordinarily moving ending...children will love it. Daily Express A brilliant book, thoroughly and richly entertaining. The School Librarian Nothing for the 12-plus age range to beat Mal Peet's now classic World Cup novel The Daily Telegraph The ultimate football novel ... extraordinary Sunday Telegraph