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(More customer reviews)Simpson Farms raises polo ponies. But one of the colts, named Fergus, has zero interest in polo. Fergus spent the days doing somersaults and back flips. Bobby Simpson is the boy who owns Fergus.
One day Bobby is practicing soccer moves with his friend, Ramon Aguilar, when he notices Fergus's interest. As a lark, the boys send t he soccer ball toward the colt. Sure enough, Fergus sends the ball right back to them. Turns out Fergus is a natural for the position of goalkeeper. Local residents begin coming around to watch Fergus play soccer. Word spreads and soon the media is involved.
It is not long before Ian Conner with the International Soccer Federation has the boys and the colt on a national tour. They play soccer in famous places, such as at the Chicago Diamond, Ohio Stadium, Foxboro Stadium, Tampa Stadium, and even the Giants Stadium. Fergus's name becomes known all over the globe.
In steps Rumble Smith, a rodeo stockman with a mean temper. He and Reiterate Johnson make plans to kidnap Fergus from the tour.
***** This book may target boys, but girls will enjoy this story just as much. I found myself smiling as I read of Fergus's antics. The frolicking colt is just so fun to read about. He is amazing! There are a few illustrations scattered throughout the tale to help boost the imagination. I could clearly see that the Illustrators drew in some tiny details too.
All-in-all, you will find this the perfect read for kids around the ages of 8 to 15. Well written, easy to understand and follow, and highly recommended! *****
Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.
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Fergus: The Soccer Playing ColtThis rollicking yet suspenseful story of an unusually talented colt and the boys who embrace his uniqueness will have readers riveted from beginning to end. When the acrobatic palomino colt, bred to play polo, shows interest and aptitude for playing soccer goalkeeper, he is launched on a nationwide tour to promote the sport. His owner, 12-year-old Bobby Simpson, and his best friend, Ramon Aguilar accompany the colt in a luxury motor home with horse-quarters–the Fergus Special. The colt enjoys immediate fame, but not without peril.Before long Rumble Smith, a rodeo stock-dealer, who doesn't mind operating on the wrong side of the law, plots to abduct the world-renowned colt. He ropes his two bumbling ranch hands, Billy Joe Culpepper and Reiterate Johnson into helping him. Suspense, adventure, and lessons in loyalty and teamwork fill the pages of this book.With a multi-cultural flavor and many interesting facts about famous U.S. ball parks and buildings, this is a book for the young and young at heart.
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