{"product_id":"football-academy-6-books-collection-set-tom-palmer-ages-7-9-paperback","title":"Football Academy Series 6 Books Collection Set by Tom Palmer - Ages 7-9 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStriking Out\u003cbr\u003e\nReading The Game\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Real Thing\u003cbr\u003e\nBoys United\u003cbr\u003e\nCaptain Fantastic\u003cbr\u003e\nFree Kick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780241395301\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Puffin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7-9 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach 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 \u003cem\u003eStriking Out\u003c\/em\u003e, star striker Yunis must convince his father that football and schoolwork can go hand in hand. \u003cem\u003eReading The Game\u003c\/em\u003e follows Ben as he hides a personal struggle that starts to affect his performance on the pitch. In \u003cem\u003eThe Real Thing\u003c\/em\u003e, a tournament in Poland brings cultural tension to the surface when captain Ryan's attitude causes trouble for goalkeeper Tomasz. \u003cem\u003eBoys United\u003c\/em\u003e sees hopeful new signing Jake battle bullies determined to make his life difficult just as his dream is coming true. \u003cem\u003eCaptain Fantastic\u003c\/em\u003e follows Ryan Flynn as he tries to turn over a new leaf and lead his team fairly, while \u003cem\u003eFree Kick\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix complete paperback stories in one great-value collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, fast-paced chapters perfect for building reading confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTackles real themes like bullying, family pressure and teamwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by bestselling sports author Tom Palmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for football-mad readers and reluctant readers alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA brilliant gift for children aged 7-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTom 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 \u003cem\u003eArmistice Runner\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAfter the War\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSix 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown. 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