Name: Hunter and Stripe and the Soccer Showdown
Brand: Books
SKU: 0060527595
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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2–In this sequel to Hunter’s Best Friend at School (HarperCollins, 2002), two raccoon friends enjoy playing soccer. However, they are on opposing teams and end up playing against each other for the league championship. One team is victorious in the end, but the conclusion is coupled with a subtle, yet humorous, message that even parents can enjoy. Munsinger’s bright cartoon illustrations enhance the soccer action with exceptionally expressive facial features on the players as well as on the coaches who argue on the field. Beginning soccer fans will ask for repeat readings of this story.–Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA
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From Booklist

PreS-Gr. 2. Raccoon best friends Hunter and Stripe do everything together, from learning to read to playing basketball. Things change, however, after they end up on different soccer teams. Obviously only one team can win, but as the raccoons learn, friendship and playing one’s best are more important than winning. This second book about the two friends once again puts an expressive raccoon cast into activities and situations kids will easily recognize and relate to. The descriptive prose and colorful, detailed art are lively and appealing, and together convey the joys and challenges of friendships and good sportsmanship. Soccer fans will enjoy the play-by-play description of the final game, and adults will find the on-field verbal sparring between the two coach-dads a reminder of setting a good example. A story touched with humor and sympathy and about what matters most, on and off the field. Shelle Rosenfeld
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Review

“Beginning soccer fans will ask for repeat readings of this story.” (School Library Journal)

“A story touched with humor and sympathy and about what matters most, on and off the field.” (Booklist)

About the Author

Laura Malone Elliott is the author of the award-winning Hunter’s Best Friend at School, Hunter’s Big Sister, and Hunter and Stripe and the Soccer Showdown, also illustrated by Lynn Munsinger, as well as books for older readers (written as L. M. Elliott), including the highly praised Under A War-Torn Sky; its sequel, A Troubled Peace; Flying South; Annie, Between the States; and Give Me Liberty. She lives in Virginia with her husband and their two children.

Lynn Munsinger has illustrated many favorite books for children, including The Teeny Tiny Ghost and Whooo’s Haunting The Teeny Tiny Ghost? by Kay Winters. She divides her time between Vermont, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.

Dimensions	8.5 × 0.25 × 11 in
Item Condition	Used
Condition Note	minor cover wear, name written on inside front cover, pages otherwise clean and unmarked