Soccer Duel (Puffin story books) [Mass Market Paperback]

Thomas J. Dygard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1990 | Series: Puffin story books

"Dygard . . . illustrates his ability to re-create the intensity of on-field play, blending it with a character whose dilemma will have a ring of credibility for teenagers."--ALA Booklist.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Puffin (March 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140341161
• ISBN-13: 978-0140341164
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,360,008 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It is a great book., May 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Soccer Duel (Turtleback)

I just read the book Soccer Duel and I think it is a great book. This book (Soccer duel) is about a kid that stars on the basketball, football, and baseball teams, but when he tries out for the soccer team he discovers that he will not be the star. When he tries to be the star he gets benched because he is not being a team player. Terry takes the place of Henrik (the star sweeper) when Henrik gets hurt and the team wins.

I think this is a great book because it never has a part when the author interrupts the action. The book has a lot of action, for example, very close soccer games. There are flashbacks of football games, too. Overall I like the book because of the story. It is very exciting and enjoyable. There are a few parts that I feel could have been better. Sometimes I got confused because there wasn't enough information in certain parts especially in the middle. In other parts there was too much information which made me bored, but I finished the book and it's terrific. I loved the book and I hope you read this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best soccer story ever, December 16, 2000

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mojaam (MD USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Soccer Duel (Puffin story books) (Mass Market Paperback)

I don't really read a long book that's about 220 pages, but I can't believe I did this one so fast. Anyway this book is the bomb. The main character was Terry Masters who had to choose from football, one of the sports he is a star in, or soccer. Apperently he picked soccer. And so he had somebody that took the spotlite. I think you should really read it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Last minute book for AR bookreport, March 22, 2010

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cameron silver (SCOTTSDALE, AZ, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Soccer Duel (Puffin story books) (Mass Market Paperback)

The book came perfect as advertised . We were very happy to find it since it is an old addition. It was promised as express mail because we needed it asap for school. I paid extra for express shipping but came in a week . I should have not upgraded to express but them it probably would have taken 2 weeks. Not sure why it took so long ! But still happy eirh the condition of the book . I will buy from them again. In fact I am ordering 2 more hard to find books today !!!