{"product_id":"goalkeeper-9780063428324","title":"Goalkeeper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this page-turning follow-up to the modern-day classic \u003cem\u003eTangerine, \u003c\/em\u003e an underdog kid from a troubled home navigates a tumultuous summer while finding friendship and confidence on the soccer field.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaul Fisher is eager to leave his rich-kid private school and get back to Tangerine Middle, where he'd found acceptance as the goalkeeper of the War Eagles, the toughest soccer team in the county. First, though, he must survive the summer at home, where lightning strikes spark underground fires that never go out and a tropical storm provides cover for criminals--including his own brother.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen a new crisis unfolds, and Paul must testify against one of the War Eagles in a criminal case. Suddenly, the lessons about \u003cem\u003eTruth vs. Loyalty\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eJustice vs. Mercy\u003c\/em\u003e that Sister Catherine taught at Saint Anthony's Prep don't seem so theoretical anymore. In fact, they might be just what Paul needs to figure out how to fight an unjust legal system and stay true to himself and his teammates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Edward Bloor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Clarion Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/14\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063428324\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBloor, Edward:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdward Bloor\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of many acclaimed novels, including the modern-day classic \u003cem\u003eTangerine\u003c\/em\u003e, which was an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, an ABA Pick of the Lists, and an IRA Young Adults' Choice, among many other honors. A former soccer player and high school teacher, he lives near Orlando, Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ripon Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44119304994861,"sku":"9780063428324","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0501\/1245\/files\/img_2cae18de-f07a-4f88-8387-8e424bb5ce31.jpg?v=1756224117","url":"https:\/\/riponbookstore.com\/products\/goalkeeper-9780063428324","provider":"Ripon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}