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Henry Heckelbeck Never Cheats

by Wanda Coven

Soccer, spells, and a question of fairness

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AlbakiReads Editorial

Soccer, spells, and a question of fairness

Henry Heckelbeck’s soccer season puts a magical dilemma into a familiar childhood setting: he wants to be goalie, while a new standout player raises the stakes. With a Book of Spells at hand, Henry must consider whether magic belongs in the pursuit of success—or whether using it would count as cheating. The story combines family magic with team competition, homework, and the everyday concerns of a young soccer player. Easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page are part of the book’s format for beginning readers.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Beginning readers looking for an illustrated chapter book.
  • Children interested in soccer, family magic, and questions about fair play.

Themes

Fairness and cheatingSoccer and competitionMagic in family life

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Book overview

Henry uses magic while playing soccer in this second Henry Heckelbeck adventure!

Henry Heckelbeck is just like any other normal kid. He plays soccer. He isn't a huge fan of homework. He even has an older sister, Heidi.

What's not so normal about Henry is his family. His sister and mom are magic.

Not Henry, though...he's just a normal kid. Or is he?

Henry Heckelbeck is excited to start the soccer season. He really wants to be the teams' goalie this year, but there's a new star player on the team, Max Maplethorpe. Is magic the answer to being the MVP on the soccer field, or would using his Book of Spells be cheating? What's a wizard to do?

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
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