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Gr 3-5 In "Ball Hogs" which centers on teamwork, fourth-grader Ben plays soccer with his nemesis, Mark, whose consistently arrogant remarks irritate everyone on the team. Eventually an argument between the two boys over a four-square game during recess brings realistic emotion...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Ben is bummed when cocky Mark joins his soccer team. Though Ben criticizes Mark for hogging the ball, Ben himself has much to le...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Much of the story’s action takes place on the soccer field. Rich Wallace is skilled at writing the kind of concise, high-intensity prose that brings such scenes to life. A well-crafted subplot involving a fight during a game of four ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More