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On the Ball 5
On the Ball 5
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Book Introduction
This is the book that instantly captivated even children who hate books!
The entire series will be exported overseas, a true soccer fairy tale loved by children both at home and abroad!


The On the Ball series, which captured the hearts of even young readers who don't read books with the story of a unique mixed-gender soccer team, is back with its fifth volume.
With vivid match scenes that make you feel like you're watching an actual soccer game and exciting new challenges presented in each volume, the series has been loved so much by readers that readers constantly ask, "When will the next volume be released?"
Thanks to this popularity, the entire series was exported to Taiwan before the 5th volume was even published, proving that On the Ball is content that can be loved by children not only in Korea but also abroad.
As it deals with soccer, the most global and popular sport, "On the Ball" presents the joy of reading a fun story about soccer, a sport that many children love, to children.
At the same time, it will create time to naturally think about universal values ​​that transcend national and cultural boundaries, such as friendship, teamwork, and a spirit of challenge.
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index
1.
The day of the decisive battle… 16
2.
Ominous premonition… 25
3.
Impatience… 34
4.
Trick… 46
5.
Our hearts connected… 60
6.
Positional play… 68
7.
Daepungcho vs. Baekhocho… 80
8.
Worst game ever… 88
9.
A bolt from the blue… 100
10.
Fair Play… 110
11.
A great match… 121

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The fate of Daepungcho was at stake in today's match.
If they lose, they are immediately eliminated from the competition, whereas if they win, they will advance to the semifinals, which is their goal.
No, among the remaining teams, there was no stronger opponent than Baekho Elementary School, so it was a chance to even aim for the championship.
Oh my gosh, winning! Just hearing it was enough to make me faint.

--- p.20

Everyone knew that Daepungcho was at a disadvantage in today's game.
Even without that, there were more than a few hurdles to overcome, such as the difference in skill between the two teams and their lack of experience in competitions, and even their physical strength was lacking.
Meanwhile, Daepung Elementary School had eight players playing in all games because they had no suitable substitutes, while Baekho Elementary School would immediately call up its starting players to the bench and rest them if they judged they had won the game.

--- p.29

Junhyeok spoke in a voice so small that not even a mouse or a bird could hear.
“So, I have a good strategy.
It's about reducing the number of Baekhocho aces.
Their ace midfielder, Tae-seok Eom, is said to be very hot-tempered.
It is said that he often gets sent off during the match.
So, let's provoke Tae-seok Eom and make him leave.
And let's hurt the most threatening Jegal Seung with a rough tackle.
Then replace… … .”
--- p.54

But then something suspicious started happening on one side of the stadium.
Junhyeok pretended to fight for a seat and kept poking Taeseok without the referee knowing.
Meanwhile, Nayeon attempted a sliding tackle every time Seungri got the ball.

--- p.89

“When you play a game, you can become obsessed with winning.
Still, let's not leave our fate up to the other person.
This time, we will compete fairly and with our own skills.
Got it?”
--- p.106

“If on the ball is the moment to seize an opportunity, off the ball is the time to create an opportunity.
When attacking, be the first to get into a position where your teammates can easily pass the ball. When defending, don't miss not only the opponent who has the ball, but also anyone who enters your territory! That's the attitude of an off-the-ball player.
Then the opportunity will definitely come!”
--- p.109

Looking back, there were many difficult moments.
The times when we were stamping our feet because we couldn't find a coach, the times when we were racking our brains because we didn't have enough players, and the times when we had to practice on a rice paddy ridge because we didn't have a proper training location.
Is that all?
They also had to endure the ridicule of other soccer teams who looked down on Daepung Elementary as a new mixed team.
Having overcome all that and come this far, the Daepung Elementary players wanted to give it their all until the very end.
I absolutely did not want to leave behind any regrets.
--- p.123

Publisher's Review
□ The Daepungcho vs. Baekhocho that everyone has been waiting for!
Who will be the owner of the last remaining ticket to the semi-finals?


Daepung Elementary School finally advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Gangil Elementary School, famous for its "Sonagi" attacks! Their opponent was none other than Baekho Elementary School, the previous year's champions and home to Jegal Seung-ri.
The two teams take their first steps onto the field in a situation where it is difficult to predict who will win between Daepung Elementary School, which is on a roll, and Baekho Elementary School, which is famous for its soccer powerhouse.


In Volume 5, the story unfolds around the quarterfinal match between Daepung Elementary School and Baekho Elementary School, who finally face each other in the main tournament.
As anyone who has been reading the "On the Ball" series since volume 1 has been eagerly awaiting, this is a tight and intense match that will keep you glued to your screen for even a moment.
The extreme conditions, including rain and overtime, pushed the Daepung Elementary School players to their physical and mental limits.
However, as the Daepung Elementary School players work together more closely to overcome those limitations, Volume 5 is also a volume that maximizes the appeal of soccer as a team sport.
The quarterfinals are even more noteworthy as they are the stage where Jegal Seungri, a friendly rival, will begin to make his full-fledged appearance.
As the famous soccer saying goes, "The ball is round, and there are no set winners," can Daepung Elementary, once considered the weakest team, perform a miracle and advance to the semifinals? In Volume 5 of "On the Ball," you'll witness the thrilling Daepung Elementary vs. Baekho Elementary match, guaranteed to leave you breathless.

□ A bitter victory and a proud defeat,
Daepung Elementary School soccer team wandering and growing in the meantime


Daepung Elementary School has achieved remarkable growth over the past six months, but the players are growing tired from the constant matches and training, and to make matters worse, after losing by a shocking score in a mock match, the soccer team is gripped by anxiety that they will lose in an actual match as well.
So, Junhyeok suggests a trick to get the Baekho Elementary Ace trio kicked out for foul play.
Children are deeply conflicted between their strong desire to win and their conscience that they must compete fairly.
This quarterfinal match is a match between Daepung Elementary School and Baekho Elementary School, and at the same time, it symbolically shows the conflict between fair play and dirty play.
Soccer is a sport that determines wins and losses, not records, so the results of the game are considered important, and the cold reality is that even the runner-up team does not receive much attention, except for the winning team.
That is why the conflict between the Daepung Elementary School players feels more real than ever.


Former national weightlifter and Olympic gold medalist Jang Mi-ran answered the question, "When you compete, do you hope your opponent does well or not?" with the mindset of "I will do everything my opponent has prepared and I will do everything I have prepared."
It accurately points out that the true value of sports lies not in winning or losing, but in proudly showing the effort put in.
Volume 5 of “On the Ball” also covers in detail the “process” of reaching the quarterfinals, naturally conveying the value of honesty that shines brighter than winning or losing.
And in the process, the attitude of the work that acknowledges the desire to win rather than denying it and leads it with positive energy is a special point that makes us look forward to the future story of Daepungcho even more.

□ The dream stadium where we finally arrived while driving a small ball,
The value of effort that makes the impossible possible


In Volume 1 of “On the Ball,” the protagonist, Kang Chan, visits Baekho Elementary School to watch the soccer team practice and sets a goal of playing on the same field.
Since there was no official soccer club, let alone an after-school soccer class, that dream was seen as a vain challenge.
However, in volume 5, Chan-i creates the official soccer club he had dreamed of for a long time, and faces Baekho Elementary School, the object of his admiration, in the main tournament.
Junhyeok, who only cared about himself, grew up to be a person who looked out for his friends, and Jiyu gained great support from her father, who had opposed her dream of becoming a soccer player, by proving her skills and passion.


The challenge of the mixed soccer team, which started with a small soccer ball, has changed the lives of the children incomparably.
Therefore, the match against Baekho Elementary School is not just a simple competition, but also a meaningful result achieved through repeated challenges and growth.
And in the middle of it all, there was always a soccer ball.
Looking at the goal that seems so far away, it feels like you will never reach it, but if you keep moving forward steadily with a small ball, you will eventually reach it.
This soccer ball metaphorically shows that even goals that seem impossible can be achieved if you give your best in the situation at hand.
Therefore, the sight of Daepung Elementary School players standing side by side with Baekho Elementary School is in itself a message of hope and encouragement to children pursuing their dreams.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: March 26, 2025
- Format: Hardcover book binding method guide
- Page count, weight, size: 148 pages | 412g | 150*210*15mm
- ISBN13: 9791130664279
- ISBN10: 1130664279
- KC Certification: Certification Type: Conformity Confirmation

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