The first book in the exciting Everyone Can Be a Reader (Sports) series, expertly designed to engage reluctant readers and provide an accessible reading experience for all.
 
The North Star soccer team is thrilled when Shane, the new boy at school, turns out to be a talented goalkeeper. But Shane has a temper that gets him in trouble and a demanding father who acts out on the sidelines at every game. Soon Shane’s teammates start to worry that something is really wrong—and that Shane’s not nearly as tough as he seems. 

Keeper is packed full of fascinating facts about famous goalies and the history of goalkeeping.

Perfect for anyone seeking compelling soccer books or middle grade books about sports, the Everyone Can Be a Reader (Sports) hi-lo book series presents accessible stories in an easy-to-read style. Union Square & Co.'s EVERYONE CAN BE A READER books utilize dyslexia reading tools like specialized fonts and paper tones, and are carefully formatted to meet readers where they are with engaging stories that encourage reading success across a wide range of age and interest levels.