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Description
"Pass the Ball!" by Debbie White is part of the Oxford Reading Tree: Treetops series, written for children aged 7-11 who need carefully monitored language levels. The story follows Tommy, who is embarrassed when his Grandad arrives at football practice wearing his old kit. However, Tommy's team soon discovers that Grandad has valuable skills and tricks to share. The book is designed to be accessible, motivating, and humorous while teaching children about teamwork and not judging people by their appearance.
Quick Summary
An embarrassing granddad who shows up to football practice in his ancient kit becomes the secret weapon this struggling team never saw coming. Kids will cheer as Tommy's mortifying grandparent transforms from the reason for his social anxiety into the clever coach who saves the day with tricks no one expected. If your kid loves the heartwarming humor of "Diary of a Pug: Scaredy-Pug a Pug: Scaredy-Pug Wimpy Kid" or the underdog sports stories in Matt Christopher books, they'll root for Grandad from the first cringe-worthy moment. Perfect for ages 7-10 or grades 2-4.