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Keeper
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By
Mal Peet
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| Rating: | | | Format: | Paperback, 225 pages | | Release Date: | February 2007 |
An award-winning author pens an enthralling story of a poor and gawky kid who mysteriously becomes the world's greatest goalkeeper. A seamless blend of magic, realism, and exhilarating soccer action, this evocative novel was chosen as an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and a Junior Library Guild Selection. ReviewsGr 8 Up-On the surface, Mal Peet's novel (Candlewick, 2005) is a book about soccer, but the heart of the story is cloaked in mystery and addresses family, poverty, environmentalism, colonialism, spiritualism, and capitalism. Paul Faustino, a South American journalist, got the exclusive that sports writers dream about. He's interviewing El Gato, the world-renowned goalie who has just led his team to World Cup victory. But during the interview, Faustino gets much more than he bargained for. El Gato weaves a tale that begins in the jungles of his childhood and centers around a mysterious Keeper-either a ghost or the result of a madman's delusions-who trained him. Christopher Lane does a brilliant job of capturing the distinct voices of both the men in the interview setting, as well as the many characters in El Gato's memories. The novel's fast pace and mystical element, and the energy and intensity of the game play will have listeners riveted even if they are not soccer fans.-Genevieve Gallagher, Charlottesville High School, VA (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. " This book has something for every reader, not least those who revel in excellent writing." -- THE GUARDIAN -- Quote
" Written with skill, humanity, and a vibrant passion for its subject, KEEPER is irresistible. . . . This is true enchantment." -- TES TEACHER (London) -- Quote
" Even if you hate soccer, read this superbly written book and be captivated by it." -- SCHOOL LIBRARIAN (U.K.) -- Quote |
| Publisher: | Candlewick Press (MA) | | ISBN: | 0763632864 |
| EAN: | 9780763632861 | | Dimensions: | 19.41 x 12.95 x 1.8 centimeters (0.23 kg) |
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 – Customer review on 04/12/2010
This is undoubtedly one of my favourite books of all time. I have read this at least a dozen times. Mal Peet is an amazing narator, creating a world which is impossible not to jump into. Do not judge a book by it's cover - KEEPER is not just about football. It addresses self-determination, relationships and survival in dangerous situations. Whether you are a football fan, or love a fast paced mystery - this is definitely worth a read!
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 – Customer review on 18/08/2008
The man who would grow up to be 'El Gato', the world's best goalkeeper, grew up in a small logging village in the middle of the South American jungle. Like all the boys in his village he played in the afternoon soccor games ... unlike the others however, he was no good. He was tall, and skinny, "the stork".
Expelled from the town games, Gato escaped into the wilds of the jungle, a place with even more stories than dangers. His mother fears for his safety, as does his grandmother, but it is his uncle who understands him best and tells him of the true inhabitants of the jungle: the spirits who are trapped, unable to move on until they find the one thing needed to validify their souls.
It is in the jungle, and with the help of one of these 'lost souls' that the stork become El Gato, "the cat". The Keeper teaches him, training him brutally every day to become the world's best goalkeeper ... and the one thing he and the others need to move on.
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