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Keeper


volume 1, Paul Faustino

No. of pages 240

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Great for age 10-18 years
The extraordinary debut novel by Carnegie Medal-winning author Mal Peet about football, magic and self-discovery. The award-winning first novel from Carnegie Medal-winning Mal Peet introduces legendary sports journalist Paul Faustino and the haunting tale of the world's greatest goalkeeper: the man they call El Gato,"the Cat". As Paul interviews El Gato, the World Cup stands on the table between them. In the hours that follow, El Gato tells his incredible story - how he, a poor logger's son, learns to become a World Cup-winning goalkeeper so good he is almost unbeatable. And the most remarkable part of this story is the man who teaches him: the mysterious Keeper, who haunts a football pitch at the heart of the claustrophobic rainforest...

 

This book has been graded for interest at 12+ years.

There are 240 pages in this book. This book was published 2016 by Walker Books Ltd .

Mal Peet is the author of the acclaimed young adult novels, Tamar, winner of the 2005 Carnegie Medal, and The Penalty, sequel to Keeper. He lives in Devon with his family.

This book is in the following series:

New Windmills Series

Paul Faustino

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Virginia Readers Choice Award
This book was recognised in the Middle School category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award.

Branford Boase Award
This book was recognised by the Branford Boase Award. The Branford Boase Award is awarded annually for an outstanding first novel to a first-time writer of a book for young people. At the same time, it marks the important contribution of the editor in identifying and nurturing new talent.

Texas Lone Star
This book was recognised by the Texas Lone Star.

Smarties Book Award
This book was recognised by the Smarties Book Award.

This book features the following character:

Paul Faustino
This book features the character Paul Faustino.

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