Title: Keeper
Author: Mal Peet
Publisher: candlewick press
Pages: 225
Why I read this book:
People always say not to judge a book by its cover or its title, but that is how I chose the book Keeper. Like the main character, Gato, I am also a soccer goalie. Therefore the fact that the book is on a goalie interested me.
Summary:
This book, Keeper, is about a soccer goalie who is getting interviewed for wining the world cup. In the interview Gato explains how he became such an outstanding goalie. He goes back to when he was thirteen years old and lived in Africa. He explains that when he was a kid he attempted to plat as a forward, but was horrible at forward. So he gives up soccer and starts exploring the forests. During his exploring he comes into a field and sees a man but runs. Later that man teaches him how to play goalie. Eventually he gets signed and his professional soccer career goes from there.
Audience:
This book is mainly for sports fanatics, but could be liked by just about anyone.
Writing style:
Mal Peet’s writing style in this book is very different from many books. It is like a total flash back to the past but the interview in the present comes in at times. “Yes, but I’m getting ahead of the story here. Ill come to that. So, anyway, I encouraged my mother to believe I was the budding naturalist.”
Quote 1:
When I read this quote, “The scuff slowed the ball just a bit, and gave me the tiniest chance. I screwed my body and threw my left hand into the balls path, and my clawing fingers somehow tipped it over the bar,” (100). It literally left me in shock. For someone to do that is extremely hard and amazing.
Quote2:
It was amazing when Gato’s uncle said, “‘Sign the damn thing. Give the boy his life. He is ready,’” (145). Gato’s parents were debating on whether they should let him play professional. It was perfect when his uncle said that because that’s what I was saying.
Theme:
The theme Keeper is that if you’re not good at one aspect of the game, try another. This is because that’s what happens to Gato. He’s not good at forward but he becomes an amazing goalie.
Grade:
In my eyes this is one of the best books that I have ever read. This is only because I can strongly relate to the story and goalie is something I love. If I had the chance to give Keeper a grade it would have to be an A+.
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This book does not seem like one that i would read. I need a book that keeps my attention and this does not seem like that type of book. Also i am not a fan of soccer, so i can not relate to the book. I do not like how he said the author kind of jumps around by flashing back, and coming back to the interview, i think i would get lost and lose intrest in the book.
ReplyDelete-Tyler Hersom
I agree with Tyler about getting lost with all the flashing back. However I would consider reading this book because the plot sounds good. I am a huge soccer fan and love reading about sport books second to melodramas. I think the grade is a bit high but thats an opinian, plot sounds good but not great.
ReplyDeleteErnesto Ayala
This book sounds like something I would read. I enjoy sports books because they can keep my interest and I am a fan of soccer. The one thing I didn't like was that the author was flashing back. I can't stand a lot of flashbacks, they make me confused.
ReplyDeleteI also, do not think I would read this book. Reading about sports doesn't keep my attention at all. I am not surprised you read this book at all, just based on the title, and how much you love being the soccer goalie. The flashbacks lost me a little bit, but if i had to read the book, I would.
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