On the Ball

Owen’s relationship with soccer is not always easy. After a particularly bad day on the field, he is sent to the bench and feels too discouraged to notice his ball slipping away through a gap in the fence. Chasing it leads him into spirited, imaginative adventures before he returns to the game. Along the way, Owen discovers abilities he had overlooked, giving him a new perspective on what he can do. The book combines soccer action with energetic visual movement and a child’s recovering confidence.