by Mal Peet (Author)
The extraordinary debut novel by Carnegie Medal-winning author Mal Peet about football, magic and self-discovery. Winner of the Branford Boase Award and the Bronze Nestle Children's Book Prize. Perfect for both football enthusiasts and fans of excellent storytelling, the award-winning first novel from Carnegie Medal-winning Mal Peet introduces legendary sports journalist Paul Faustino and the haunting tale of the world's greatest goalkeeper: the man they call El Gato, the Cat . As Paul interviews El Gato, the World Cup stands on the table between them. In the hours that follow, El Gato tells his incredible story - how he, a poor logger's son, learns to become a World Cup-winning goalkeeper so good he is almost unbeatable. And the most remarkable part of this story is the man who teaches him: the mysterious Keeper, who haunts a football pitch at the heart of the claustrophobic rainforest...
Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Publisher: Walker
Published: 05 Apr 2012
ISBN 10: 140633829X
ISBN 13: 9781406338294
Children’s book age: 12+ Years