Over The Line
By Tom Palmer
A football dream becomes a fight to survive when Jack’s teammates march into the trenches.
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What is Over The Line about?
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)
This edition
2016
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