Football Academy: Captain Fantastic
By Tom Palmer
Ryan faces his toughest challenge yet when Craig’s off-pitch troubles reveal a secret too serious to ignore.
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What is Football Academy: Captain Fantastic about?
Ryan Flynn, captain of United's under-12s, is determined to lead his team with integrity after overcoming his own past mistakes. When his teammate Craig starts causing trouble both on and off the pitch, Ryan steps in to uncover the real issues. He soon discovers that Craig's problems are more serious than he imagined. Can Ryan support his friend and keep him from being shown the red card?
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
144 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
This edition
2010
First published
2009
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