Soccer 'Cats Series

Book 1

The Captain Contest

by Matt Christopher and Daniel Vasconcellos

Published 1 September 2001

Dewey loves to draw and wants to enter the soccer team logo contest, but he does not want to win the grand prize--being team captain.

Book 1

Soccer 'Cats: Operation Baby-Sitter

Bundy works hard at being the best soccer player he can be. He always encourages his teammates, and works extra hard during practice. So when his attitude changes, little does his teammates know that he's been saddled with a baby-sitter. Illustrations.

Book 3

Secret Weapon

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 April 2002

Lisa Gaddy is a starting fullback for the 'Cats, and she plays her position well - except for one thing. Her throw-ins from the sidelines don't go very far. Sometimes the ball winds up landing in front of an opponent instead of a team mate. Unless she grows before the season ends, there doesn't seem to be any way she will improve. Or is there? The coach has an idea to turn Lisa's throw-ins into the "Cats" secret weapon.

Book 4

Hat Trick

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 April 2002

When Stookie Norris's brother, Greg, gets his picture in the paper for scoring three goals in one game, Stookie is dazzled. Greg insists strikers should try to score a hat trick every game. So when the 'Cats have their next game, Stookie does his best to score three goals - even though it means running wild chasing the ball. But is it the best way for him to play?

Book 6

Heads up!

by Stephanie True Peters

Published 1 April 2001

Book 7

All Keyed Up

by Matt Christopher

Published 31 October 2002

Stookie Norris has asked Jerry Dinh to care for his gerbils whilst he's away on holiday. Jerry's thrilled, He has wanted to get to know Stookie better since they became neighbours. Then something terrible happens that threatens to ruin his hopes. Will Stookie ever forgive him?

Book 8

You Lucky Dog

by Matt Christopher and Stephanie True Peters

Published 31 December 2002

Lou Barnes has a little trouble remembering to watch his position on the soccer field. So sometimes he gets called offside -- and during a game, that can cost the team a chance at a goal. Then one game, Lou gets a reminder of the offside rule from a very unlikely source: a dog! But where did the dog come from, and who taught him how to play soccer?

Book 9

Switch Play!

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 October 2003

Book 10

Kick It!

by Matt Christopher

Published 1 October 2003

KEYNOTE The tenth entry in Matt Christopher's Soccer 'Cats features fullback Alan Minter. DESCRIPTION Fullback Alan Minter is in trouble. First, he was picked last for a kickball game. Then he missed the ball every time it was his turn to kick! Suddenly he's wondering if he even knows how to kick. Luckily, his friend and Soccer 'Cats goalkeeper Bucky Pinter figures out why he's having problems. Together they work on getting Alan's kick back in gear. But more trouble awaits-Alan begins to think that one of his teammates has it in for him. Will he and Bucky be able to solve that problem too?

Book 11