On the Sidelines (Soccer Stars) [Paperback]

Emily Costello (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 6, 1998 | Age Level: 8 and up | Series: Soccer Stars (Book 2)

Fiona Fagan is a good soccer player, who could be great if she didn't have asthma and allergies in her way.  Fiona's parents decide that it is just too dangerous to her health to keep playing.  But with her teammates' encouragement, she decides to play against her parents' wishes.  Now Fiona is in big trouble and may never be able to play soccer again!  Is there any way that the Stars can help their friend stay on the team?

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Soccer is hot! Find out why in this new series, the first endorsed by the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO). With over half a million members, the AYSO is America's number one youth soccer organization. Readers will also get a great soccer tip at the end of each book. Discover why soccer is the most popular sport among 8 - 12 year old girls!

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Fiona Fagan is a good soccer player, who could be great if she didn't have asthma and allergies in her way.  Fiona's parents decide that it is just too dangerous to her health to keep playing.  But with her teammates' encouragement, she decides to play against her parents' wishes.  Now Fiona is in big trouble and may never be able to play soccer again!  Is there any way that the Stars can help their friend stay on the team?

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Skylark (April 6, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553486454
• ISBN-13: 978-0553486452
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,052,132 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Soccer Stars, January 2, 2006

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Emma Feng "Emma" (China, Suzhou) - See all my reviews

This review is from: On the Sidelines (Soccer Stars) (Paperback)

Soccer Stars

The book "On the Sidelines", it is a really good books shows us a real story about seven girls who love to play soccer very much. Their names are Tess, Tameka, Nicole, Yasmine, Geena, Fiona and Lacey.

Tess is a natural athlete who always plays to win.

Tameka wears her hair in braids to look like her hero, Cobi Jones.

Nicole plays well, but not quite as well as she thinks she does.

Yasmine loves to compete-especially against her twin brother, Yago.

Geena is the oldest of seven kids and barely has time for soccer practice.

Fiona would be a fantastic player if only she didn't have asthma and allergies to every green growing thing under the sun.

Lacey is a good player---when she can keep her mind on the game and off boys.

Fiona is the dramatis personae in this story, she likes play soccer very much, she has asthma and allergies to every green growing thing under the sun, and this is a big problem for her to play soccer.

Halfway though the season, when her overprotective parents decide that playing soccer is just too risky for her health, the stars encourage their friend to stand up for herself. Little do they know that when Fiona shows up on the field again, it's without her parents' permission?

After Fiona played soccer, she is now in big trouble, and it looks as if she'll never play soccer again. The stars won't be the same without Fiona.

Her friends spend a lot of time thinking how it can help Fiona to return to her team, but if she return to her team it is bad for her hearth, so it is a big problem.

One of her friends find out a good idea she asked to play soccer game on the computer, it is good for Fiona's health and Fiona still can play her favor soccer game without get out of the house.

Fiona's friends help her a lot, after that her mother permission she can return to her team. That is a good ending.

This is a good book shows us a great friendship and a strong will girl---Fiona.

4.0 out of 5 stars A pretty good book, April 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: On the Sidelines (Soccer Stars) (Paperback)

I really liked this book,even though there's a little bit of things that probobly wouldn't happen. But it's still a great book.