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
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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