Soccer Sam (Step-Into-Reading, Step 4) [Hardcover]

Jean Marzollo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 23, 2003 | Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Step into Reading

Illus. in full color. In a perceptive tale of friendship and sports, Sam's visiting Mexican cousin overcomes the language barrier by teaching soccer to his new friends.


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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-3 When Sam's cousin from Mexico comes to spend a year with Sam and his family, he teaches Sam's second-grade classmates how to play soccer. Marzollo successfully combines basic soccer terminology and story into this easy-to-read book. Sentence structure is short, yet the vocabulary is conversationally modern (``This is awesome!''). Marzollo even introduces some beginning Spanish terms through cousin Marco. Sims keeps the action moving with her colorful scenes of students bouncing the soccer ball off their head and passing it. This will be a welcome addition to easy-to-read section along with Hoff's Soft Skull Sam (HBJ, 1981; o.p.). Blair Christolon, Prince William Library, Manassas, Va.
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Review

"The story line is brisk, and the lively drawings are effective. An entertaining light read with simple sentences and lots of appeal: the bicultural element adds a nice touch."--Booklist.  


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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (September 23, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0394984064
• ISBN-13: 978-0394984063
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,235,201 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book that anyone to enjoy, June 5, 2000

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This review is from: Soccer Sam (Step into Reading, Step 4) (Paperback)

I first read this book, when I was in the second grade. I was having trouble reading. I loved this book so much that I read over and over and eventually I became a strong reader. This is a great book that anyone who likes soccer will love. I am now in the sixth grade, love reading, and this is still one of my favorites. My favorite part of the book has always been when the second graders scrimmage the third graders. If you would like to find out who won, you should read this superlative book, Soccer Sam.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great book for beginning readers, October 12, 2007

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Patrick E. Mcknight (Fairfax, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Soccer Sam (Step into Reading, Step 4) (Paperback)

I got this book along with several other step-4 books for my 6 year old son. He really enjoyed them especially since they seemed relevant to his life. He plays soccer and enjoyed reading the books and looking at the pictures. These books are well structured and provide kids with engaging stories at a level that pushes them to learn new words while also learning about social situations. I highly recommend these books to any beginning reader.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun to read, February 22, 2011

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Ella Chan (New York) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Soccer Sam (Step into Reading, Step 4) (Paperback)

Whenever my daughter sees someone hold a soccer with hands, she will say "NO HANDS!"
:)
It's a fun book to read... we enjoy it!