An exploded diagram and three paul faustino novels. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Mal peet, christopher lane, candlewick on brilliance audio. He attended the paston school and studied english and american studies at the university of warwick, after which he worked at a variety of jobs before becoming a novelist at a relatively late age. The book keeper by mal peet is a story about a soccer goalie who is from the forests of puerto rico. Keeper, the penalty, and exposure, a winner of the guardian childrens fiction prize. It is especially good for people interested in football and has surprises around every corner. Were he is from everyone plays soccer and only soccer, but not him.
I read this book for the schools summer reading program. The keeper trailer, from the book by mal peet youtube. Mal peet 19472015 was the muchacclaimed author of the carnegie medalwinning novel tamar, as well as three paul faustino novels. Keeper, mal peets debut novel for teens was published in october 2003.
Mal peets first novel, keeper, won the branford boase award and the bronze nestle childrens book award. Mal peet grew up in a council estate in north norfolk in a family that he describes as emotionally impaired. Read mal peet s carnegie medal acceptance speech and find out more about both his strongly held opinions and his books, which include keeper, the penalty and tamar. An extraordinary debut novel, winner of the branford boase award and the bronze nestle childrens book prize.
Ive never tried mal peet before, this was me dipping my toe in the water so to speak, and i would definitely explore the authors work further. Mr godleys phantom, a short but powerful novel that, in its underlying. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Keeper, the penalty, and exposure, winner of the guardian childrens fiction prize. An exploded diagram 2011, a semiautobiographical novel, was his last book for young readers. It won the carnegie medal shortly after being published in the uk in 2005, and has recently been released in the usa. For his first novel, keeper 2003, peet won the branford boase award, which recognizes the most promising book for seven yearolds and upwards by a first time novelist. Climax setting the strange man ended up being a soccer player. A novel of espionage, passion, and betrayal candlewick audio by mal peet 20080909. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Created by candlewick press watch the video listen to the audio share. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android.
The whole book is an interview by a famous journalist of the time, paul faustino. This eerie story of a returned soldier who receives a strange proposition is something close to a masterpiece. Award winning mal peets exposure is the third in the gripping trilogy which began with keeper, about top sports journalist, paul faustino. Keeper by mal peet and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Of keeper, his first novel for young adults, he says, many soccer stories seem to get stuck in the mud like a heavy ball on a wet saturday afternoon, but theres no reason why they cant. Keeper audiobook by mal peet 9781455800704 rakuten kobo. Mal peet took the football story into a new league with keeper replacing the wishfulfilment of most sporting fiction with rich mythology wedded to absolute realism so that each element showed the other to advantage. Its definitely one for boys especially but not exclusively of around 8 to 12. Mar 22, 2011 mal peet 19472015 is the acclaimed author of the carnegie medalwinning novel tamar as well as the boston globehorn book honor book life. Walker books published peet s first five novels, with his latest work, the murdstone trilogy, being published by david fickling books. Written by mal peet, audiobook narrated by james goode. Keeper by mal peet and christopher lane audiobook listen online.
As a child, the goalie explains, he was terrible at sports in a soccermad town, so he retreated to the jungle. Even though the story as elements of fantasy and the supernatural, and is a sports story, it is, at its core, a story of family, of struggle, of growing up, and of giving back. I read this as an audiobook and the version i listened to was very well narrated, clear and kept my attention throughout. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Susan tranter wrote that mal peets work is notable for its refusal to submit to. Part 1 chapters audio book the time keeper by mitch albom voiced by yung yosef duration. Mr godleys phantom, a short but powerful novel that, in its underlying engagement with ideas of justice and history, as well as its eerie, unsettling characterisation and brilliant evocations of place, pushes peets standing significantly beyond anything his previous work might. Listen to keeper by mal peet, christopher lane for free with a 30 day free trial. In his retirement he has agreed to be interviewed by prizewinning sportswriter paul faustino. Mar 05, 2015 mal peet, the awardwinning writer best known for the books keeper, tamar and exposure, has died aged 67, shortly after being diagnosed with cancer. Guardian an unusual novel by mal peet, keeper, will fill a gap in the market for many readers. Mal peet audio books mal peet 19472015 was the muchacclaimed author of the carnegie medalwinning novel tamar, as well as three paul faustino novels. You do not need to be a football fan to enjoy the mystery and celebration encompassed in this story.
Oct 06, 2003 the book keeper by mal peet is a story about a soccer goalie who is from the forests of puerto rico. A dramatic, topical novel inspired by shakespeares othello which will appeal to both boys and girls with its themes of football and celebrity culture. It was peet s first novel and the first of three as of 2012 football stories featuring south american sports journalist paul faustino. A modest paperback, it is probably the years most surprising read in terms of promise and delivery. The whole book is an interview by a famous journalist of the time, paul. Read mal peets carnegie medal acceptance speech and find out more about both his strongly held opinions and his books, which include keeper, the penalty. Keeper is a sports novel for young adults by mal peet, published by walker books in 2003.
Mal peet interview, plus links to author biography, book. Hitting this book will only link you to the first 56 pages. The book keeper is not just all about soccer, there is so much more to the book that will make u fall in love with it, and not want to put it down. Faustino always has an eye for the good story and when otello, a national hero with money, an attractive wife and great media profile, makes a sensational club transfer, faustino is already taking notice. A novel of espionage, passion, and betrayal candlewick audio by. Soccer reporter paul faustino is thrilled to have an exclusive interview with brilliant goalkeeper. Keeper is about soccer, of course, but its also about the supernatural, about relationships and loneliness, about believing in yourselfand about having something you would do your utmost. Nov 15, 2003 keeper by mal peet 240pp, walker books.
Written by mal peet, audiobook narrated by christopher lane. Mal peet grew up in norfolk, england, where he says the only worthwhile pastimes were reading books and playing soccer. Mal peet took the football story into a new league with keeper replacing the wishfulfilment of most sporting fiction with rich mythology wedded to absolute realism so that each element. Keeper by mal peet and christopher lane audiobook listen. He attended the paston school and studied english and american studies at the. About the author keeper, mal peets debut novel for teens was published in october 2003. Download audiobooks by mal peet stream or download. Mal peet, the awardwinning writer best known for the books keeper, tamar and exposure, has died aged 67, shortly after being diagnosed with cancer. This book has something for every reader, not least those who revel in excellent writing. Mal peet s first novel, keeper, won the branford boase award and the bronze nestle childrens book award. I highly recommend this book if you like sports and non fiction books, and you dont just have to like soccer to read this book. Oct 06, 2003 ive never tried mal peet before, this was me dipping my toe in the water so to speak, and i would definitely explore the authors work further. Sep 01, 2005 this stirring adventurea soccer story. Gr 8 upon the surface, mal peets novel candlewick, 2005 is a book about soccer, but the heart of the story is cloaked in mystery and addresses family, poverty.
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