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author: Mina Javaherbin
illustrator: A.G. Ford
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| "Uplifting and inspiring, this beautifully written and illustrated book reminds us of the joys and saving grace of friendship and sport. Set in South Africa, this book is a gift for soccer fans and all families around the world." -- Archbishop Desmond Tutu |
In a dusty township in South Africa, Ajani and his friends have earned a brand-new, federation-size soccer ball.
They kick. They dribble. They run. They score. These clever boys are football champions! But when a crew of bullies tries to steal their ball, will Ajani and his friends be able to beat them at their own game? |
| A lyrical, strikingly illustrated story celebrates the unifying power of soccer. Just in time for the June 2010 World Cup in South Africa! |
suggested retail price (U.S./CAN):
$16.99 / $22.00 |
isbn-10/isbn-13:
0763645710 / 9780763645717 |
on sale date:
04/2010 |
type/format:
Picture book / Hard Cover |
age range:
6 yrs - 10 yrs
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# of pages/size:
40 / 9 3/4" x 11 5/16" |
grade range:
Grade 1 - Grade 5
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author’s comments:
Mina Javaherbin was born in Iran and immigrated to the United States, where she is now a practicing architect. She lives in Southern California. This is her first picture book. |
illustrator’s comments:
A. G. Ford is the illustrator of the New York Times bestseller BARACK by Jonah Winter and MICHELLE by Deborah Hopkinson. He also contributed to OUR CHILDREN CAN SOAR: A CELEBRATION OF ROSA, BARACK, AND THE PIONEERS OF CHANGE by Michelle Cook. He lives in The Colony, Texas. |
