Book Information

Series: Formac First Novels
Imprint: Formac Publishing Company Limited
Publication Date: 15 May 2001
Copyright Year: 2001
ISBN: 9780887805363
Page Count: 61
Dimensions: 4.25" x 7"
Interest ages: 5-10

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Great Play Morgan

Name: Great Play Morgan
SKU: 9780887805370
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by Ted Staunton

illustrated by Bill Slavin

Morgan is signed up for soccer. His troubles begin when Aldeen Hummel, the Godzilla of Grade Three, finds him practising with a soccer ball.

Morgan is signed up for soccer. His troubles begin when Aldeen Hummel, the Godzilla of Grade Three, finds him practising with a soccer ball. She signs up too and she plays hard, too hard. She gets too many penalties for the team and everyone blames Morgan when they are losing. He wants out, but if he quits the team will be short of players.

About the Authors

Ted Staunton

TED STAUNTON divides his time between writing and a busy schedule as a speaker, workshop leader, storyteller and musical performer for children and adults. His previous books include the well-loved Green Applestreet Gang series, the Cyril and Maggie series, the Morgan series, Puddleman, Simons Surprise and the acclaimed Hope Springs a Leak. He has received numerous Canadian Childrens Book Centre "Our Choice" awards, a Silver Birch Award nomination and a Hackmactack Award nomination.

Bill Slavin

BILL SLAVIN is a celebrated illustrator who lives in Millbrook Ontario. He has illustrated over 40 books for children, including The Cat Came Back.

Reviews

"This story has a healthy quota of action, conflict, and humour in the true-to-life dialogue...Recommended."

Gillian Richardson, Canadian Review of Materials

Awards

Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Selection

2002

Subjects (BISAC)

JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories

Subjects

Gender: Boys, KIDS, Kids/Humour