
Haunted by the spirit of the game… In a Latin American newspaper office, football journalist Paul Faustino sits opposite the world’s greatest goalkeeper: the man they call El Gato. On the table between them stands the World Cup. In the hours that follow, El Gato tells the incredible story of how he, a poor logger’s son, becomes so good he is almost unbeatable. Who teaches him his skills? The mysterious Keeper, who haunts a football pitch at the heart of the rainforest… “ Physical, spiritual – Arthurian, even – this is true enchantment.” TES “A blast of fresh air… so strong & vibrant, so passionate.” INIS “ An entirely new kind of soccer story.” School Library Journal_ gr-10-11