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Football Academy: The Real Thing

By Tom Palmer

Book 3 of 6 in the Football Academy series

Adjectives

engaging thought-provoking sports-focused culturally insightful

Genres

Sport Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

United's under-twelves travel to Poland for a football tournament. Goalkeeper Tomasz is thrilled to play in his homeland, but team captain Ryan harbours negative views about Poland and its people. Ryan's prejudices lead to conflicts both on and off the pitch. As tensions rise, the team must confront issues of bullying and cultural misunderstanding. Will Ryan and Tomasz overcome their differences in time to secure victory for United?

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

176 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2009

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