Interest Age: 9 to 13
Reading Age: 8
2022Three thought-provoking stories about kids overcoming difficulties from reluctant reader favourite Alan Gibbons. Packed with football facts.
- Home Ground - . Hasan and his friend Faisal are skilled players – exactly what the team needs – but Jordan’s not ready to accept them so easily.
- Keeper - Hanging over talented goalie Shane like a shadow is his dad, Mick, who yells orders and insults from the sidelines. What is Mick's problem? And why does Shane seem scared of him?
- Super Sub - Bengo is easily the best player Smithy's ever seen, so why is Bengo left on the bench so often, and why does he seem to bottle it when any strong tackles come his way?
Information for Adults: These books have a dyslexia-friendly layout, typeface and paperstock so that even more readers can enjoy them. They have been edited to a reading age of 8.