Soccer Hero by Matt Christopher

Some stories are quiet. Others turn a life upside down in a single afternoon. This one does both.

Meet Rob Lasher. He’s a good soccer player, but not a great one, and honestly? He likes it that way. Flying under the radar suits him just fine. He’d rather work with his teammates than steal the spotlight. But when a routine afternoon practice takes a terrifying turn, Rob saves his coach’s life—right in front of the whole team.

Suddenly, the ordinary kid is a hero.

The town cheers. His teammates cheer. Everyone, it seems, wants a piece of him. But Rob doesn’t want the fame, the fuss, or the accolades he never asked for. All he wants is for things to go back to the way they were. And not everyone on the team is thrilled about his newfound fame . . .

Now in a fresh reissue with a bright new look, this beloved sports classic from the legendary Matt Christopher is more than a game-day tale. It’s a warm, honest story about friendship, humility, and what it truly means to be a good teammate.

Perfect for young readers who live and breathe sports—or any kid learning that doing the right thing shouldn’t be the exception, but the norm.

Pull it off the shelf on a rainy Ogunquit afternoon. Turn the pages. Cheer Rob on. It’s the kind of book that reminds us all what a real hero looks like.

A wonderful addition to any young sports fan’s collection. Come browse and discover it for yourself.

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