From School Library Journal
Grade 1-3–Thanks to great teamwork, Beans and his friend Chester have led the Wildcats to the soccer championship play-off. But during practice, the boys collide, and Beans is left with a broken foot. Chester feels terrible, and the other players make him feel worse. He hides during the big game, but the coach has an idea that may bring the boy back to play, and Beans knows where to find his friend. This simply written book introduces several weighty themes: blame, guilt and forgiveness, friendship, and teamwork. The winning pass is made by a girl (one of several on the team), which broadens the appeal of the story. Cartoon illustrations add a little humor. The story is straightforward and will satisfy students who are beginning to read independently. There is enough substance for a first book report or a discussion of the social themes that are introduced.–Mary Hazelton, Elementary Schools in Warren & Waldoboro, ME
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Gr. 1-3. As in Beans Baker, Number Five (2001), both the team sport and the players drive the story. This time the game is soccer. Beans and his best friend, Chester, can't wait for the championship game as they are both in the starting lineup. At the final practice, however, Chester accidentally kicks Beans, and Beans ends up with his foot in a cast. The kids taunt Chester, and he hides, too miserable to play--until Beans finds him and brings him on the field, where Chester scores the winning goal. The colorful animated drawings, with Beans on crutches, show both the exciting game and the friendship guilt, hurt, and fun. A lively addition to the Step into Reading series, this book isn't only for sports fans. Hazel Rochman
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