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Soccer Superstar! (Tiny Timmy #1)

By Tim Cahill
Series: Tiny Timmy
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Tim tries out for his school soccer team but struggles because of his small size. Undeterred by the coach's comment about not being big enough, Tim embarks on some amusing attempts to grow taller. Realising the value of hard work, he practices intensely with his brothers and friends. When faced with a challenging moment, Tim discovers his ability to jump high and that his skills and shooting technique have improved. The story follows his journey to earn a place on the team through determination and talent.
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Tim tries out for his school team but keeps getting pushed off the ball and doesn't make the side. The coach tells him he's just not big enough to cut it with the other kids. Devastated, Tim tries some unconventional ways to make himself taller with not-very-successful but hilarious results!

He finds the best thing to do is practise hard with his brothers and friends. Confronted with a tricky situation, Tim comes to realise that although he isn't as big and tall as the other kids, he can jump really high. And because he's been practising so much, he has better skills and shooting than the other kids.

Will it be enough to earn him a place in the team?

Series: Tiny Timmy

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  • Soccer Superstar! (Tiny Timmy #1)
    Soccer Superstar! (Tiny Timmy #1)
    Tim tries out for his school team but keeps getting pushed off the ball and doesn't make the side. The coach tells him he's just not big enough to cut it with the other kids. Devastated, Tim tries some unconventional ways to make himself taller with not-very-successful but hilarious results! He finds the best thing to do is practise hard...
    By Tim Cahill
    Paperback
    $1899
    Available
    Ships in 2-3 weeks

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760158880

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Heath McKenzie
  • Illustrated by Heath McKenzie

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 149.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 150g

Pages: 128

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