By Tom Palmer (author)
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When the new head teacher bans football, the year 6 pupils find a secret place to play. But how can they keep it a secret and, if they can’t, how can they persuade the head to change his mind? A dramatic story with good twists and turns, especially the head’s reason for banning the game in the first place! This is just one of a number of Pocket Money Puffins. To view others click here .
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James, Lily and friends have had some bad news - football is now banned at their school. But they all love football! So if they're not allowed to kick a ball the playground, they'll have to find another way to play - in secret...
Tom Palmer was a reluctant reader as a child and credits articles about football with getting him into reading. He is now the multi-award-winning author of many books including the acclaimed reboot of the Roy of the Rovers series and the Carnegie Medal longlisted After the War .
In 2019 Tom was awarded the National Literacy Trust’s Ruth Rendell Award in recognition of his significant contribution to literacy work in the UK.
James, Lily and friends have had some bad news - football is now banned at their school. But they all love football!
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Secret Football Club: A Pocket Money Puffin and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-8 years old
The Secret Football Club: A Pocket Money Puffin features in the following genres: Recommended Children's eBooks, Recommendations, Featured Books for 7+ readers
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The Secret Football Club: A Pocket Money Puffin was written by Tom Palmer and published by Puffin Books an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd
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