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The Rugby Zombies

The Rugby Zombies

by Dan Anthony (Author)

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    Paperback 2010

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Synopsis

A humorous story about a boy arranging a rugby game for zombies. Arwel's ambition is to add his picture to the family collection on the mantelpiece - and he has a plan - a photo of him playing for the school rugby team should do the trick! However, an unfortunate incident leading to their defeat on the rugby field means his chances aren't high. Reprint; first published in 2010.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 96
 Publisher: Gomer Press
Published: 25 Aug 2010
ISBN 10: 1848511671
ISBN 13: 9781848511675
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years

Media Reviews
What a terrific concept! A group of Welsh International players, all removed from the team after only one appearance due to errors they made on the pitch, have become zombies. Haunted by their mistakes, they are forced to remain hidden in the woods until they win an international match. Meanwhile, Arwel, an average rugby player, finds himself surrounded by people obsessed with the game. When he meets the zombies, he must save both himself and them. What I particularly liked about the novel is its realism (if you ignore the zombies!). Arwels problems belong in the real world: a nagging sister, bullies at school, and a desire to be recognised for something. While the mood of the book is light in places (the zombies physio needs tape to hold their fingers on during the game), the front cover belies the novels tone; the zombies are monsters and act accordingly. They have a dangerous quality about them, making this novel more horror than comedy. The novel ends before the curse is lifted. Thered better be a sequel! Sally Owen It is possible to use this review for promotional purposes, but the following acknowledgment should be included: A review from www.gwales.com, with the permission of the Welsh Books Council. Gellir defnyddior adolygiad hwn at bwrpas hybu, ond gofynnir i chi gynnwys y gydnabyddiaeth ganlynol: Adolygiad oddi ar www.gwales.com, trwy ganiatd Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru. -- Welsh Books Council
Author Bio
Dan Anthony is an experienced scriptwriter and short story writer, having written and directed many radio programmes for BBC Radio Wales, and scripted plays for BBC Radio 4. He has written widely for children, working as a scriptwriter on CBBC's Story of Tracy Beaker and S4C's The Baaas. He lives in Penarth, Cardiff has an MA in The Teaching And Practice of Creative Writing from Cardiff University. He is the author of the popular Rugby Zombies trilogy published by Pont Books