"This book has something for every reader, not least those who revel in excellent writing."--THE GUARDIAN -- Quote"Written with skill, humanity, and a vibrant passion for its subject, KEEPER is irresistible. . . . This is true enchantment."--TES TEACHER (London) -- Quote"Even if you hate soccer, read this superbly written book and be captivated by it."--SCHOOL LIBRARIAN (U.K.) -- Quote

MAL PEET grew up in Norfolk, England, where he says the only worthwhile pastimes were reading books and playing soccer. These are still his main interests. Of KEEPER, his first novel for young adults, he says, "Many soccer stories seem to get stuck in the mud like a heavy ball on a wet Saturday afternoon, but there's no reason why they can't shift into a different and magical dimension. KEEPER is about soccer, of course, but it's also about the supernatural, about relationships and loneliness, about believing in yourself--and about having something you would do your utmost to protect and defend." Mal Peet now lives in Devon, England.