World Cup, Matt Christopher
World Cup, Matt Christopher
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World Cup

Author: Matt Christopher

Narrator: Joshua Swanson

Unabridged: 2 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/01/2010


Synopsis

Soccer. No other sport in the world captivates a bigger audience -- and no other competition electrifies its fans like the World Cup. Now, just in time for the next World Cup competition, comes a book just for kids, jam-packed with information about each and every World Cup ever played.

Want to know who was behind the biggest surprise defeat of the 1950 tournament? It's in here. Curious about what happened to the Jules Rimet trophy when it was in England? Turn to the chapter on World Cup 1966. Wondering what the term Total Football means? You'll find the answer here -- along with much, much more, including a bonus chapter on the Women's World Cup and lists of winners, runners-up, and scores of past Cups. And because it all comes from Matt Christopher, young readers know they're getting the best sports writing on the shelf.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Marvin on December 19, 2018

I think the book was the best one that I have read because it talks about the beginning of the world cup.......more

Goodreads review by Angel on May 02, 2019

This book was alright I liked it but I would've liked if it would have just focused on only 1 World Cup because I was sort of mixed up. I still suggest this book to people who love soccer and want to know the history of the world cups.......more

Goodreads review by Kelly on February 25, 2014

My son (11 yrs) had to read this for school. I've been playing soccer in the US since 1979 so I was really interested in the history of the World Cup. It's a short history of the World Cup from 1894 to today. Amazing little book. Full of surprises, well written, and although Matt Christopher is know......more

Goodreads review by Alina on May 13, 2018

Listened with my kids--can't wait to find more Matt Christopher books!......more


Quotes

"This fast-paced, informative book is perfect for those of ANY age who want to learn about the world's most popular sport....Narrator Joshua Swanson's enthusiasm keeps listeners engaged even amid the book's many facts and figures. Further, he perfectly conveys the game's highly charged excitement, fever-pitched triumphs, and extreme disappointments."—AudioFile