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Goalkeeper in Charge
Goalkeeper in Charge
Book · 2002

Goalkeeper in Charge

8–12Best for kids★ 3.8
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Tina Esparza is a gifted goalkeeper whose habit of shouting orders at teammates starts to backfire. She has to learn that leading a defense is more than barking commands.

Why we picked it

One of the rare Matt Christopher soccer books with a girl in goal, and it digs into on-field leadership.

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