The Soccer Secret - (Zach and Zoe Mysteries) by Mike Lupica (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The fourth title in "New York Times"-bestselling author Lupica's series. Zach and Zoe play on different soccer travel teams. When Zach receives a package, the twins find a soccer jersey identical to Zach's team jersey. But Zach's jersey is in his closet. So who does this jersey belong to, and why did they send it?<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b><b>The fourth book in the Zach and Zoe Mysteries--a sports-themed chapter book mystery series by </b><b><i>New York Times</i></b><b> bestselling author Mike Lupica. Perfect for fans of Cam Jansen</b>!</b> <p/>There's nothing eight-year-old twins Zach and Zoe Walker love more than playing sports and solving mysteries. And when those two worlds collide . . . well, it doesn't get any better than that. <p/>Soccer season is underway, and though Zach and Zoe play on different travel teams, they're on the same team when it comes to solving mysteries. So when a package arrives in the mail addressed to Zach, the twins are surprised to find a soccer jersey identical to the one Zach wears for his team. But Zach's jersey is in his closet--so who does this jersey belong to and why did they send it? It's a soccer secret--and Zach and Zoe are on the case! <p/>Once again, bestselling author Mike Lupica charms his youngest readers yet with a sports-loving detective duo who can swing for the fences and catch the culprit in one fell swoop. With a recipe equal parts sports and mystery, the Zach and Zoe Mysteries break fresh ground for an author who has been called the greatest sportswriter for kids.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>Praise for The Zach & Zoe Mysteries</b> <p/>Lupica kicks off a new series starring a pair of 8-year-old twins who solve sports-themed mysteries . . . Along with plenty of suspenseful sports action, the author highlights in both tales the values of fair play, teamwork, and doing the right thing. . . . the supporting cast shows some racial and ethnic diversity. Wholesome, uncomplicated fare for the younger Matt Christopher crowd.--<i><b>Kirkus Reviews <p/></b></i>Mike Lupica is bringing his sports knowledge and excellent writing ability to the chapter book world...[Zach and Zoe] have exciting playoff games, supportive parents, and act true to their ages . . . there is no evil involved in the mysteries, and the community is supportive. It is evident early on who or what is behind the mysteries, but this should be a positive for youngsters who are just getting started with guessing the outcomes of chapter books.--<i><b>School Library Connection</b></i> <p/>Zach and Zoe are likable and kind to each other, and their parents are supportive. Lupica knows how to write sports action with a heart . . . Give these to young readers who are looking for easy sports fiction or who are new to the mystery genre.--<i><b>School Library Journal</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Mike Lupica</b> is a prominent sports journalist and the <i>New York Times</i>-bestselling author of more than forty works of fiction and non-fiction. A longtime friend to Robert B. Parker, he was selected by the Parker estate to continue the Sunny Randall series.
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