Eddie loves playing football, but his coach is always criticising him and the rest of the team don't give him any support. What's worse, his older brother, Matthew, is the best player in the school. But when Matthew falls ill, the team need a striker to step in at the last moment. At last, this is Eddie's chance to prove himself. Will he be able to live up to the challenge?

Pacy, exciting stories, written by top authors. Accessible, comic-style layouts. Now in full colour. Integrated text and illustrations include cinematic devices, such as close-ups and flashbacks. Excellent for reluctant readers, especially boys.

About the Author
Michael Hardcastle has a passion for sports, whether it be tennis, motorcross, horse racing or basketball, and has written over 90 sports books for young people. However, he is best-known for his football titles - ranging from Soccer Star, published by Egmont, to the Shoot Out series for Faber.

Reviews
'The bold outlines and strong all-action illustrations will attract boys.' Irish Examiner (September 2010)



Book Information
ISBN 9781408122365
Author Michael Hardcastle
Format Paperback
Page Count 80
Imprint A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 174g
Dimensions(mm) 212mm * 145mm * 6mm