The Horn Book Guide

SPORTS

Howard, Tim

The Keeper: The Unguarded Story of Tim Howard

278 pp. | HarperCollins/Harper | December, 2014 | Trade ISBN 978-0-06-238755-4 $16.99

(3) 4-6 With Ali Benjamin. During his hardscrabble childhood, Howard, who has Tourette syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder, thrived on the soccer field. Fast-forward twenty-some years and the New Jersey–born goalkeeper is breaking World Cup records, with a phenomenal fifteen saves during the 2014 Belgium-U.S. match-up. Howard's upfront, inspiring autobiography underscores the importance of strong mentors and a can-do attitude. Young soccer fans will eat it up. Glos.

Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger