Illustrated by Keith Brumpton.
Harvey's team always loses. Professor Gertie, Harvey's neighbour, can't understand why. But the Bouncing Boots she invented were too bouncy, and the Smoke Machine she'd sewn into Harvey's shorts blew out so much smoke Harvey couldn't see the goal net (luckily, he was wearing Fireproof Underpants!).
This time Professor Gertie thinks she has the perfect solution: Mark 1, the Soccer Machine. He's got a metal body covered with Squidgy Skin, a top speed of 60 kilometres per hour, and he's programmed to win. Will it take a Soccer Machine to help the team win at last?
This hilarious page-turner will have you in stitches!
