Keeper

A talented new goalie faces problems at home in this thought-provoking football story, accompanied by fascinating facts about famous goalies and the history of goalkeeping. New boy Shane Logan has a temper, but hes also a talented goalie. When Peter and his friends invite Shane to join their football team, he delivers a star performance in the first match. But Shanes not the only one who makes an impression. Hanging over him like a shadow is his dad, Mick, who yells orders and insults from the sidelines. What is Micks problem? And why does Shane seem afraid of him? The more Peter gets to know Shane, the more he worries that something is wrong and that Shanes not as tough as he seems. Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.