Central Kansas Library System

Charlie Bumpers is finally on the same soccer team as his two best friends, and they're sure the Pirates will be the best team ever! But their high hopes are crushed on the first day of practice. Not only do they have a bunch of shrimpy and inexperienced teammates, their new coach doesn't believe in star players. The first few games are a big disappointment to Charlie. So, if they can't be on a winning team, Charlie thinks, maybe he, Tommy, and Hector...