I rarely read books for pleasure any more.
This would surprise those who know me personally, because there used to be a day when you could not find me without a book in my hands.
My journey back to college a few years involved so much reading that I simply could not stomach the thought of ingesting a book for the fun of it.
However, this week, I have been spending quite a bit of time in the high school’s library – the site of the AP testing I’ve been involved with. As such, it has been hard to ignore the plethora of books surrounding me.
A couple of days ago, when passing by the circulation desk, I noticed a book sitting on a stand…
The book is Keeper, by Mal Peet.
Now, I’m sure I know what you’re thinking…a soccer book…no surprise as to why AuburnChick might have been drawn to it.
Well, maybe initially, much as we’re drawn to members of the opposite sex because they appeal to us physically.
However, I am not one to “judge a book by its cover,” so I read the first page…and I was hooked.
Folks, I read this book in only a few short hours’ time.
The storyline immediately captivated me.
A young boy, heralding from a small town in South America, discovers a soccer goal in a clearing the middle of the forest. A mysterious man emerges from the trees and begins teaching the boy the finer points of goal tending.
The boy grows up to become the world’s best goalie. The story is told from his perspective.
You guys…even if you aren’t a soccer fan, this story will grip you. It is about more than just soccer but of a coming of age, with a bit of mystery thrown in.
I’ll admit that I was a little disappointed when I closed the book upon finishing it. I wanted the story to continue.
I am so happy I came upon this unexpected gem. I hope you’ll take the time to pick it up and read it. You won’t be disappointd!
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