Review by School Library Journal Review
Gr 4-6-Matt Christopher's informative book (Little, Brown, 2010) relates the history of soccer's most prestigious competition from its inception in 1930 to 2006. The highlights of each tournament are presented, including interesting details about players and games. Christopher seamlessly weaves bits of history into the story, explaining how world events affected the athletic competition, such as the rivalry between Adolph Hitler and Benito Mussolini at the 1938 World Cup. The last chapter offers an overview of Women's World Cup from 1991 to 2007, including the United States team's incredible win over China in 1999. Joshua Swanson's narration is enthusiastic. With short chapters and loads of action, young sports fans and reluctant readers are sure to be drawn to this audiobook.-Cynthia Grabke, Coakley Middle School, Norwood, MA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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