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Over The Line

By Tom Palmer

Adjectives

compelling gritty inspirational

Genres

Historical Fiction Sport

Synopsis

In 1914, Jack Cock achieves his dream debut as a professional footballer. However, as World War I erupts, accusations of cowardice against sportsmen lead to the formation of the Footballers' Battalion. Jack enlists, hoping to continue playing amidst the conflict. Facing the horrors of trench warfare, he and his teammates cling to the hope of a football match in Flanders, striving to survive and play again.

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

128 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

Published

2016

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