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Keeper

by Mal Peet

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An enthralling story of a poor and gawky kid who mysteriously becomes the world's greatest goalkeeper — a seamless blend of magic realism and exhilarating soccer action.

And you found it, this thing you were looking for?

It was darker now, and the city below Faustino's office was a jazzy dance of neon signs and traffic. The big man went to the window and looked down at it all, spreading his large hands on the glass. No, he said. It found me.

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 (The Cat) quietly narrates a spellbinding tale that begins in a mythic corner of the South American rain forest, where a ghostly but very real mentor, the Keeper, emerges to teach the gangly boy the most thrilling secrets of the game. Combining vivid imagery and heart-stopping action, this evocative, strikingly ethereal novel about loyalty, passion, and magic will haunt readers, regardless of their love for soccer, long after the story is ended.

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An award-winning author pens an enthralling story of a poor and gawky kid who mysteriously becomes the world's greatest goalkeeper--a seamless blend of magic, realism, and exhilarating soccer action.

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sleepedwityomomma, February 15, 2009 (view all comments by sleepedwityomomma)
i just love this book its sooo good even though i havent read the ending yet but im really close i would love to read his other books since this one is so creative and interesting!
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tk62, May 19, 2006 (view all comments by tk62)
This is possibly the best book iv ever read, a great combination of sports and ghosts, in my opinion a must read. Only one thing that disappointed me is that it had to end. (be nice if it had a movie to follow it)
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780763627492
Author:
Peet, Mal
Publisher:
Candlewick Press (MA)
Subject:
Interpersonal Relations
Subject:
Sports & Recreation - General
Subject:
Soccer
Subject:
Coming of age
Subject:
Brazil
Publication Date:
August 2005
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Pages:
225
Dimensions:
7.90x5.60x.91 in. .88 lbs.
Age Level:
10-17

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