- Paperback: 124 pages
- Publisher: Lorimer (Jan 1 1994)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1550284649
- ISBN-13: 978-1550284645
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16.2 x 0.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 122 g
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#767,097 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #75 in Books > Teens > School & Sports > Girls in Sports
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Girls' self-esteem is the subject of a book for older children (eight to 13). In Lizzie's Soccer Showdown , by John Danakas, self-assertiveness helps transform a timid grade seven girl into a school leader. Lizzie is pail of a group of girls who want to join the boys' soccer team; but first they must face a tidal wave of resentment and antagonism. Danakas narrates this utterly absorbing story in the present tense, a technique that proves particularly effective for describing game action. He sets Lizzie's tale in a vibrant and multicultural Winnipeg, where we learn about Lizzie's Greek heritage and the East Indian culture of Lizzie's best friend, Neena. Lizzie's Soccer Showdown illustrates the importance of family support, and best of all, it depicts boys and girls joining physical and intellectual forces to find a solution to a tough situation.
Donna Nurse (Books in Canada)
Donna Nurse (Books in Canada)
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"This story combines friendship, family, peer pressure, and soccer skills in a finely structured tale.
Danakas develops the story's characters believably and captures the world of preadolescent peer pressure.
You do not have to be a soccer fan to enjoy this well-plotted story - but you may become one by its end.
Highly recommended." (W. Bruce Wrigley Canadian Book Review )
"...amusing... includes plenty of soccer action and strategy." (Helen Norrie Winnipeg Free Press )
"Refreshing to see girls in assertive athletic roles.
The strength of the book lies in its detailed game strategies and in the balanced way the gender isssue is handled. Danakas succeeds in creating interesting characters and fast action." (Phyllis Simon Quill & Quire )
"Self-assertiveness helps transform a timid grade seven girl into a school leader.
Illustrates the importance of family support, and best of all, it depicts boys and girls joining physical and intellectual forces to find a solution to a tough situation." (Donna Nurse Books in Canada )
Soccer Showdown addresses issues of cooperation and equality on the soccer field and in the family. The book will appeal to readers looking for a sports story that includes a touch of romance. Recommended. (Tanya Boudreau CM: Canadian Review of Materials )
Danakas develops the story's characters believably and captures the world of preadolescent peer pressure.
You do not have to be a soccer fan to enjoy this well-plotted story - but you may become one by its end.
Highly recommended." (W. Bruce Wrigley Canadian Book Review )
"...amusing... includes plenty of soccer action and strategy." (Helen Norrie Winnipeg Free Press )
"Refreshing to see girls in assertive athletic roles.
The strength of the book lies in its detailed game strategies and in the balanced way the gender isssue is handled. Danakas succeeds in creating interesting characters and fast action." (Phyllis Simon Quill & Quire )
"Self-assertiveness helps transform a timid grade seven girl into a school leader.
Illustrates the importance of family support, and best of all, it depicts boys and girls joining physical and intellectual forces to find a solution to a tough situation." (Donna Nurse Books in Canada )
Soccer Showdown addresses issues of cooperation and equality on the soccer field and in the family. The book will appeal to readers looking for a sports story that includes a touch of romance. Recommended. (Tanya Boudreau CM: Canadian Review of Materials )
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Lizzies Soccer Showdown Rav'ing Review, Oct 23 1998
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This is a wonderfull book especially for girls how don't like the way girls are being treated when asking to play on boys sports teams! I love this book!
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