Football Academy: Striking Out

Author: Tom Palmer
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141932856
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 94

Book Description
Yunis can't believe that he's United leading scorer. It should be the happiest time of his life, but his father wants him to give up football and work hard at school. Can Yunis convince his dad that he can do both, or will he have to hang up his boots forever? Stay on the ball this season with all the action from Football Academy.

Football Academy: Boys United

Author: Tom Palmer
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141932848
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 105

Book Description
Jake loves football and dreams of becoming a professional footballer. He's worried about his height though - what if he's too small for football? But on the day of his trial Jake is quick on the ball and scores - he's made it! Jake can't wait to pull on his shirt and join the team. But someone at the club wants to make his life difficult. Can Jake face up to the bullies and become man of the match again? Stay on the ball this season with the first four stories following the boys in United's under-twelves.

Football Academy: Captain Fantastic

Author: Tom Palmer
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141932392
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 90

Book Description
An exciting football series, following the adventures of United's under-twelves side. Since Ryan Flynn got into trouble for bullying, he's been determined to pull his socks up and be the best captain United's ever had. So when team-mate Craig causes problems on - and off - the pitch, Ryan knows he must get to the bottom of it or he'll lose a talented player. But Craig's worries are much bigger than Ryan realized - can he help Craig and stop him from being shown the red card?

Striking Out

Author: Musa Okwonga
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 0702307912
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 199

Book Description
The first children's book from superstar England striker, Ian Wright. Striking Out follows the journey of 13-year-old Jerome, who has a dream of becoming a world-class footballer. But with a difficult home life, Jerome can’t see how he’ll ever make this dream come true ... until he meets a mentor figure who can hopefully put him on the right track. From the winning writing team of Musa Okwonga and Ian Wright. Musa Okwonga is an author, poet, journalist and musician; he is a co-host of the Stadio football podcast. Ian Wright is one of the UK’s all-time leading goal scorers. He’s lifted the Premier League title, The FA Cup, the European Cup Winners’ Cup and won the Premier League golden boot.

Football Academy

Author: Tom Palmer
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141324708
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
Ben is at his happiest playing for United and is getting top marks from the coach. But every day at school is a trial for Ben, as he struggles to hide a huge secret from his teachers and classmates. Ben�s secret is starting to affect his game � can he swallow his pride and ask for help before he sidelines himself � for good?

Football Academy: Free Kick

Author: Tom Palmer
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141931965
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 97

Book Description
The fifth book in the fast-paced Football Academy series. James has been a junior player at United for a long time. Everyone expects him to follow in his dad's footsteps and play for England one day. But James isn't so sure. He has something he wants to do even more than football. Something that means he would have to give up football. The problem is he doesn't want to disappoint his dad. At a tournament in London, where he is pitched against Arsenal and Chelsea players, James finally makes his mind up.

Football Academy

Author: Tom Palmer
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141324694
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
United's under-twelves are in Poland for a tournament. Goal-keeper Tomasz is very excited to be playing in his home country, but team captain Ryan thinks Poland are rubbish - in fact, he thinks everything Polish is rubbish. Ryan's behaviour causes trouble both on and off the pitch. Can Ryan and Tomasz tackle their differences - or will Ryan's bullying foul United's chance of success?

Conkers – Armistice Runner

Author: Tom Palmer
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 1781129762
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Tom Palmer celebrates the unsung athletic heroes of the Armistice in a powerful tale of the fell-running messengers on the front-line of war, publishing for the centenary anniversary of the end of WWI.

I Broke My Butt!

Author: Dawn McMillan
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486844234
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
The inventive young hero from the bestselling I Need a New Butt! is back and this time he has accidentally glued a serving tray to his behind — and it's great for sliding down hills, surfing big waves, and other booty-full fun. Now all his friends want one too!

Little Manfred

Author: Michael Morpurgo
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007453183
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 69

Book Description
Discover the beautiful stories of Michael Morpurgo, author of Warhorse and the nation’s favourite storyteller The heart-lifting, heartbreaking story by Michael Morpurgo, the nation’s favourite storyteller.