The Penalty

Fiction - YA, Sports, Kids, Teen, General Fiction
Cover of the book The Penalty by Mal Peet, Candlewick Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Mal Peet ISBN: 9780763687786
Publisher: Candlewick Press Publication: November 8, 2016
Imprint: Candlewick Press Language: English
Author: Mal Peet
ISBN: 9780763687786
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Publication: November 8, 2016
Imprint: Candlewick Press
Language: English

From the award-winning author of TAMAR, a time-shifting thriller about a vanishing soccer star, occult secrets, and the dark history of slavery.

As the city of San Juan pulses to summer’s sluggish beat, its teenage soccer prodigy, El Brujito, the Little Magician, vanishes without a trace -- right after he misses a penalty kick and loses a big game for his team. Paul Faustino, South America’s top sports reporter, is reluctantly drawn into the mystery of the athlete’s disappearance. As a story of corruption and murder unfolds, Faustino is forced to confront the bitter history of slavery and the power of the occult. A deftly woven mystery flush with soccer and suspense, this gripping novel is a thrilling read not to be missed.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

From the award-winning author of TAMAR, a time-shifting thriller about a vanishing soccer star, occult secrets, and the dark history of slavery.

As the city of San Juan pulses to summer’s sluggish beat, its teenage soccer prodigy, El Brujito, the Little Magician, vanishes without a trace -- right after he misses a penalty kick and loses a big game for his team. Paul Faustino, South America’s top sports reporter, is reluctantly drawn into the mystery of the athlete’s disappearance. As a story of corruption and murder unfolds, Faustino is forced to confront the bitter history of slavery and the power of the occult. A deftly woven mystery flush with soccer and suspense, this gripping novel is a thrilling read not to be missed.

More books from Candlewick Press

Cover of the book The Extra by Mal Peet
Cover of the book Finnikin of the Rock by Mal Peet
Cover of the book The High-Skies Adventures of Blue Jay the Pirate by Mal Peet
Cover of the book Shaun the Sheep Movie the Junior Novelization by Mal Peet
Cover of the book Another Pan by Mal Peet
Cover of the book Francine Poulet Meets the Ghost Raccoon by Mal Peet
Cover of the book Just Friends by Mal Peet
Cover of the book Because of Winn-Dixie by Mal Peet
Cover of the book Bat Loves the Night by Mal Peet
Cover of the book My Worst Best Friend by Mal Peet
Cover of the book Ruby Redfort Look Into My Eyes by Mal Peet
Cover of the book A Birthday for Bear by Mal Peet
Cover of the book The Shadow Lantern by Mal Peet
Cover of the book Judy Moody's Mini-Mysteries and Other Sneaky Stuff for Super-Sleuths by Mal Peet
Cover of the book Judy Moody Predicts the Future by Mal Peet
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy