The Million Dollar Kick
Dan Gutman’s book is a heart-warming
story that revolves around a class VII
student, Whisper, who hates soccer.
But when Whisper wins a slogan
writing competition, she gets a chance
to kick a goal past the town’s champion
goal-keeper and win a million dollars.
Can Whisper do it though she has
no clue about soccer? Does Jesse, the
only one who supports her and ideates
a computer program that simulates
the perfect kick, have the solution she
needs? This thrilling sports story, pep-
pered with lots of interesting soccer tid-
bits and trivia, will keep you engrossed
from beginning to end.
Publisher:Hyperion BooksThere’s something special about
a family that learns together. Learn-
ing a new sport together is great
for family bonding and is certain to
prove an enjoyable learning experi-
ence for all.
Try swimming for a start. Learn
how to stay afloat and different
strokes. When you go on your next
vacation, you will have a blast as
you put your skills to use!
Other enjoyable en famille sport-
ing options include learning to
roller skate, or cycling. Buy or hire
new age bikes and explore the
neighbourhood together. And once
you learn the basics of skating, get
yourselves a pair of quads each and
take to the road, holding hands as
you roll along!
Spend some time to find the
sport that suits your family best.
Puzzle BOX
Moms n’
DADS
Book MARK
I. Two important parts of the bicycle shown below are missing. Can you
figure out which ones, and draw them in?II. Unscramble the words below to discover some interesting sports.
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USSHAQ
LASELABB
I. Cycle chain, spokes on the wheels. Answers:II. Parasailing, Squash, Baseball