--- product_id: 7399820 title: "The Wild Soccer Bunch, Book 1, Kevin the Star Striker" price: "VT4207" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/7399820-the-wild-soccer-bunch-book-1-kevin-the-star-striker store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Wild Soccer Bunch, Book 1, Kevin the Star Striker **Price:** VT4207 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Wild Soccer Bunch, Book 1, Kevin the Star Striker - **How much does it cost?** VT4207 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/7399820-the-wild-soccer-bunch-book-1-kevin-the-star-striker) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Wild Soccer Bunch, Book 1, Kevin the Star Striker [Masannek, Joachim, Birck, Jan] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Wild Soccer Bunch, Book 1, Kevin the Star Striker Review: A special book - This is one of the few kids' books that I can wholeheartedly endorse for a boy. The book itself is nominally about soccer, but it really takes the reader and transports them to a different world - one where kids are at the center and the rest revolves around them. The characters are exaggerated in accordance with how a child would likely view the world, of course, so that the good ones are really good, the bad ones really bad. Everything that's going on in the book assumes an out-sized importance, just like a child's view. In that way, the book appears well-positioned to captivate a child who's reading it - the book speaks a child's language, looks at the world through a child's eyes. I've read plenty of children's books at this point, and this book is one of the few that really accomplishes that feat. The result is simple - my son has a hard time putting it down. Period. And given that he doesn't usually like to read, and he can't stand some of the books that are assigned to him in school, that's quite an accomplishment. I would further note that although this book was originally written in German, to German kids, it has been seemlessly adapted to an American audience. It reads as if originally written in English, and it's set in Chicago. Another nice aspect of the book is that it definitely encourages activity - via soccer, of course, but I think that kids who play other sports might be inspired as well. The only concern I might have would be for younger girls - this is really a boy-oriented book, as a whole. If you are considering getting a book for a 9 year old (or maybe younger) boy, then you can't go wrong with this, especially if he's a soccer player. For girls, I think it's more of a judgment call. Review: A Great Read for Middle School Students! - I am a middle school librarian and the students absolutely love the first book in the series "Kevin the Star Striker". There is nothing else like this series that I can find that is readable and appealing to the low and average reader middle school students. The Matt Christopher soccer books just do not have the same appeal. My question to Sole Books is "When are the other books going to be released?" On desertcart, it said that the 2nd book, "Diego the Tornado" would be released Dec 2010, but it is not available on desertcart or anywhere that I can find. The Sole Books website also lists a 3rd book in the series, but has no additional information about release dates or where to purchase the books. The students keep asking me when more books in the series will be coming out. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #158,705 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #63 in Children's Soccer Books (Books) #140 in Children's Social Skills | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 98 Reviews | ## Images ![The Wild Soccer Bunch, Book 1, Kevin the Star Striker - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61h9ow+jRJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A special book *by B***T on April 17, 2014* This is one of the few kids' books that I can wholeheartedly endorse for a boy. The book itself is nominally about soccer, but it really takes the reader and transports them to a different world - one where kids are at the center and the rest revolves around them. The characters are exaggerated in accordance with how a child would likely view the world, of course, so that the good ones are really good, the bad ones really bad. Everything that's going on in the book assumes an out-sized importance, just like a child's view. In that way, the book appears well-positioned to captivate a child who's reading it - the book speaks a child's language, looks at the world through a child's eyes. I've read plenty of children's books at this point, and this book is one of the few that really accomplishes that feat. The result is simple - my son has a hard time putting it down. Period. And given that he doesn't usually like to read, and he can't stand some of the books that are assigned to him in school, that's quite an accomplishment. I would further note that although this book was originally written in German, to German kids, it has been seemlessly adapted to an American audience. It reads as if originally written in English, and it's set in Chicago. Another nice aspect of the book is that it definitely encourages activity - via soccer, of course, but I think that kids who play other sports might be inspired as well. The only concern I might have would be for younger girls - this is really a boy-oriented book, as a whole. If you are considering getting a book for a 9 year old (or maybe younger) boy, then you can't go wrong with this, especially if he's a soccer player. For girls, I think it's more of a judgment call. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Great Read for Middle School Students! *by C***A on February 16, 2011* I am a middle school librarian and the students absolutely love the first book in the series "Kevin the Star Striker". There is nothing else like this series that I can find that is readable and appealing to the low and average reader middle school students. The Matt Christopher soccer books just do not have the same appeal. My question to Sole Books is "When are the other books going to be released?" On Amazon, it said that the 2nd book, "Diego the Tornado" would be released Dec 2010, but it is not available on Amazon or anywhere that I can find. The Sole Books website also lists a 3rd book in the series, but has no additional information about release dates or where to purchase the books. The students keep asking me when more books in the series will be coming out. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ awesome *by M***L on March 24, 2015* That book was cool. It was simar to when I play soccer the book needs one more thing entertainment don't you think!!!! ## Frequently Bought Together - The Wild Soccer Bunch, Book 1, Kevin the Star Striker - The Wild Soccer Bunch, Book 2, Diego the Tornado - The Wild Soccer Bunch, Book 3, Zoe the Fearless --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/7399820-the-wild-soccer-bunch-book-1-kevin-the-star-striker](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/7399820-the-wild-soccer-bunch-book-1-kevin-the-star-striker) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-04*