Football Academy Series 6 Books Collection Set by Tom Palmer – Ages 7-9 – Paperback

Titles in This Set. Striking Out. Reading The Game. The Real Thing. Boys United. Captain Fantastic. Free Kick. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9780241395301. Publisher: Puffin. Age Range: 7-9 years. Overview. The Football Academy Series 6 Books Collection Set brings together six fast, funny and emotionally honest stories from bestselling sports author Tom Palmer. Following the young players of United’s under-twelves squad, each book tackles a real issue on and off the pitch, from bullying and family pressure to friendship and self-belief. Written in short, punchy chapters, this brand-new paperback set is ideal for confident young readers, reluctant readers and football fans aged seven to nine who want gripping, goal-packed stories they won’t want to put down.. About the Books. Each title in the Football Academy series stands alone but shares the same fast-paced style and lovable cast of characters from United’s youth team. In Striking Out, star striker Yunis must convince his father that football and schoolwork can go hand in hand. Reading The Game follows Ben as he hides a personal struggle that starts to affect his performance on the pitch. In The Real Thing, a tournament in Poland brings cultural tension to the surface when captain Ryan’s attitude causes trouble for goalkeeper Tomasz. Boys United sees hopeful new signing Jake battle bullies determined to make his life difficult just as his dream is coming true. Captain Fantastic follows Ryan Flynn as he tries to turn over a new leaf and lead his team fairly, while Free Kick introduces James, who must decide whether to follow in his father’s footballing footsteps or forge his own path. Together, these six books offer relatable heroes, believable dilemmas and non-stop football action in short chapters designed to build reading confidence.. Six complete paperback stories in one great-value collection. Short, fast-paced chapters perfect for building reading confidence. Tackles real themes like bullying, family pressure and teamwork. Written by bestselling sports author Tom Palmer. Ideal for football-mad readers and reluctant readers alike. A brilliant gift for children aged 7-9. About the Author. Tom Palmer writes children’s books about history and sport. He has written three series for Puffin — Football Academy, Foul Play and The Squad — as well as titles for Barrington Stoke, including Armistice Runner and After the War, both Carnegie Medal nominees. He is also the author of the Roy of the Rovers fiction series, published by Rebellion. Tom visits over 150 schools every year running Football and Rugby Reading Games tied to his long-term work in reader development.. Why You’ll Love This Set. Six gripping football stories, one brilliant author and a team of characters young readers will root for from the first whistle to the final kick. Perfect for reluctant readers, football fans and anyone who loves a good sporting drama.. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown. This listing is for the UK edition with the ISBN as stated.