Soccer Halfback

Jabber Morris has had his heart set on playing soccer, but his family is pressuring him to play football, a sport his father played and loved before he died. A tough situation is made even more difficult when suspicion of stealing a wallet falls on Jabber's shoulders. Now he has to tell his uncle that he's decided to play soccer once and for all -- and convince his brother that he's not a thief. But will either of them accept what he says?

About the author

Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.

Summary

Jabber Morris has had his heart set on playing soccer, but his family is pressuring him to play football, a sport his father played and loved before he died. A tough situation is made even more difficult when suspicion of stealing a wallet falls on Jabber's shoulders. Now he has to tell his uncle that he's decided to play soccer once and for all -- and convince his brother that he's not a thief. But will either of them accept what he says?

Product details

• Authors: Matt Christopher
• Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.1985
• EAN: 9780316139816
• ISBN: 978-0-316-13981-6
• No. of pages: 182
• Series: Matt Christopher Sports Classi; Matt Christopher Sports Classi
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age