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Football Academy - The Real Thing

By Tom Palmer

Ryan hates Poland—until standing by Tomasz forces him to rethink everything.

exciting · fast-paced · thought-provoking · competitive

Genres

Sport Friendship/Family Realistic Fiction

What is Football Academy - The Real Thing about?

United’s under-twelves travel to Poland for an international football tournament, where goalkeeper Tomasz is thrilled to be playing in his home country. Team captain Ryan, however, believes Poland is rubbish and makes his feelings clear, both on and off the pitch. When English players face bullying from local opponents, Ryan must confront his own behaviour and decide whether to stand by Tomasz. Can the two boys overcome their differences, or will Ryan’s prejudice ruin United’s chance of lifting the trophy?

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

162 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2009

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