{"product_id":"soccer-world-isbn-9781536235845","title":"Soccer World","description":"\u003cb\u003eCompetitive twins are transported to a place where it’s all soccer all the time—and where teamwork is paramount—in this perfect wish-fulfillment story for all the legions of young fans everywhere. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwins Pete and Zoe live and breathe soccer. Pete is an all-star goalie, covering angles, batting away balls, and diving for saves on his way to a shutout. Zoe is the team’s best striker, dekeing defenders, crushing corner kicks, and nutmegging the other goalie for a hat trick. But no matter how good they are at what they do, they’re always arguing about whose job is more important on the field. Until one day, when a magical rolling ball whisks them off to a fantastical place called Soccer World, where everyone plays the game all day and all night. It's amazing! But can Pete and Zoe find a way to appreciate each other’s talents and work \u003ci\u003etogether\u003c\/i\u003e in order to win the championship? The author of \u003ci\u003eBasketball Town \u003c\/i\u003edelivers an action-filled companion sure to satisfy young soccer lovers everywhere.Duncan’s dynamic illustrations feature simple, expressive caricatures and lots of action.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColorful, comic book–style illustrations heighten the action. The upbeat, punchy writing keeps the story moving while underscoring the importance of playing with fairness and courtesy. . . . An out-of-this-world adventure for kids who love the planet’s most popular sport.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cb\u003eScott Rothman\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eBasketball Town, \u003c\/i\u003eillustrated by Darnell Johnson; \u003ci\u003eAttack of the Underwear Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eReturn of the Underwear Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBlue Bison Needs a Haircut\u003c\/i\u003e, all\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eillustrated by Pete Oswald; \u003ci\u003eParfait, Not Parfait!\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Avery Monsen; and \u003ci\u003eMako and Tiger: Two Not-So-Friendly Sharks\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Mika Song. His humor writing has appeared in the \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGQ\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMaxim\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMcSweeney’s\u003c\/i\u003e, and he has sold screenplays to several major studios, including for the feature film \u003ci\u003eDraft Day.\u003c\/i\u003e Scott Rothman lives in Connecticut with his wife and three children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaniel Duncan \u003c\/b\u003eis the author-illustrator of the picture book\u003ci\u003e South\u003c\/i\u003e and the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eMr. Posey’s New Glasses \u003c\/i\u003eby Ted Kooser, \u003ci\u003eThe Purple Puffy Coat \u003c\/i\u003eby Maribeth Boelts, and \u003ci\u003eThe Girl Who Could Fix Anything: Beatrice Shilling, World War II Engineer\u003c\/i\u003e by Mara Rockliff, among other books for children. Daniel Duncan lives outside London.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233561751781,"sku":"NP9781536235845","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781536235845.jpg?v=1767736871","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/soccer-world-isbn-9781536235845","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}