Corner Kick!: A Branches Book (Sports Zone! #2): Volume 2

Jasper, Mo, and Ruby learn all about soccer while they play in their town's World Cup tournament in the second installment of this action-packed, fully illustrated early chapter book series

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This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow

It's time for the Raintree Forest World Cup Jasper's class is taking part in a soccer tournament with other third grade classes in the neighborhood. But Jasper is not as excited as everyone else is to play soccer, especially since the new student Sofia seems like a soccer know-it-all Will Jasper be any good at this sport? And will his team be victorious in the Raintree Forest World Cup?

Engaging black-and-white artwork appears on every page, and game-time scenes are told through fully-illustrated, graphic novel-style panels. Nonfiction sidebars are also scattered throughout, introducing young readers to sports legends and other fun facts. Kids will learn all about soccer as they read this book, and they won't be able to put it down because of its action-packed, relatable story