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The Football Trials: Kick Off (High/Low)

The Football Trials: Kick Off (High/Low)

by JohnHickman (Author)

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    Paperback 2018

    $9.63
Synopsis

Bloomsbury High Low books encourage and support reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate stories for struggling and reluctant readers, those with dyslexia, or those with English as an additional language. Printed on tinted paper and with a dyslexia friendly font and illustrations, The Football Trials is aimed at readers aged 12+ and has a manageable length (80 pages) and reading age (9+). Produced in association with reading experts at Catch Up, a charity which aims to address underachievement caused by literacy and numeracy difficulties. This exciting coming of age story follows a boy from a tower block as he joins a premier league football academy. Jackson is good at football... really good at football. And when a scout from United spots him in the park, it seems like he might just have the chance to make it out of his high-rise tower block and into the premier league. But the other boys have been playing together since they were young and Jackson isn't sure he'll ever fit in - or be able to manage his fiery temper. Book band: Brown

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 80
 Publisher: Bloomsbury Education
Published: 05 Apr 2018
ISBN 10: 1472944119
ISBN 13: 9781472944115
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
 Book Overview: Join Jackson as he kicks off into the world of professional football. A new title in the Bloomsbury High Low range, ideal for struggling and reluctant readers, those with EAL and those with dyslexia. Produced in association with reading experts at Catch Up.

Media Reviews
Well written and realistic, this is an excellent read. The interest level is high to offer a really satisfying read appropriate to teen readers, whilst reading is carefully graded to suit struggling readers and build their confidence. -- Parents in Touch
Designed to appeal to reluctant or dyslexic readers, the action is non-stop, short sentences ensuring it's totally accessible, but the story is still thoroughly satisfying and will leave readers wanting to hear more about Jackson. -- Andrea Reece, Lovereading4Kids
If you are working with KS3 students who are reluctant readers - but have a clear enthusiasm towards football - then this series of books should engage, dealing with issues that are very important to young lives. -- UKEdChat
This series will interest older readers towards the end of primary school or beginning of secondary school and any football fan. -- The Reader Teacher, @MrEPrimary
Author Bio
John Hickman grew up on a council estate in Wolverhampton. He studied animation at university before moving to Newcastle upon Tyne and training as a social worker. After gaining a distinction in his creative writing MA at Newcastle University, John now writes page-turning fiction for children as well as projects for the stage and screen. His first novel, Freaks United has been shortlisted for the Hull Book Award. John likes to spend time with his family and friends, play old video games, watch bad movies and read good books. He is an avid football fan and supports Manchester United.