by TomPalmer (Author), OllieCuthbertson (Illustrator)
Powerful historical novel about one footballer's experience in World War I, based on the little-known history of the Flanders Cup. It's 1914 and Jack is making his debut as a pro footballer. But his first match is marred by a demonstration demanding that the teams sign up to do their duty in France. Word of the Footballer's Battalion and a cup in Flanders provides a glimmer of hope that Jack can keep his dream of playing for England alive. But as the war drags on, Jack is thrown into a nightmare world he will be lucky to survive. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 10+
Format: Paperback
Pages: 96
Publisher: Barrington Stoke Ltd
Published: 15 Mar 2014
ISBN 10: 1781123934
ISBN 13: 9781781123935
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years