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Football Academy: Reading the Game

By Tom Palmer

Book 4 of 6 in the Football Academy series

Adjectives

inspiring engaging relatable

Genres

Sport Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Ben excels on the football pitch, earning praise from his coach for his exceptional game-reading skills. However, off the field, he harbours a secret: he struggles with reading words. As this challenge begins to impact his performance, Ben faces a tough decision. Can he overcome his pride and seek help before his difficulties sideline him permanently?

About the author

Tom Palmer is a popular British author known for his exciting books about football, history, and adventure. He has written the Football Academy and Foul Play series, as well as stories inspired by real events like the Second World War. Tom enjoys visiting schools and inspiring children to discover the joy of reading and writing.

Pages

160 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Published

2009

Community rating

Average score: 5

From 4 readers

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