Author(s): David Metzenthen

6-9 Years Younger Readers

Behind Marco's house there is a paddock. Behind Nam's house there is a paddock, too and behind Steffi's and Carlo's and Mitch's houses. And in this huge paddock, just about every day, the friends play soccer for the World Cup. All the kids are Australian - but they play for the country they came from. Ages 6+. (SA: Reception - Year 2)