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Rugby Academy Try

By Tom Palmer

Adjectives

engaging inspirational heartfelt

Genres

Sport Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Woody, a football enthusiast, is sent to Borderlands, a boarding school for children of armed forces personnel. Struggling with his father's deployment and feeling out of place, Woody discovers rugby. As he navigates the challenges of a new sport and the uncertainties of his family's situation, he learns about teamwork, resilience, and finding his place in a community.

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

112 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2014

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