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Rugby academy
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- Book Synopsis
- Dive into the world of rugby in this action-packed, globe-trotting sports adventure from top-selling author Tom Palmer.Borderlands First XV have their sights set on becoming the best school rugby team in the world. But while the boys focus on their matches, many of their parents are serving overseas in the armed forces, and everyone is worried as conflict grows in the Central Asian Republic.New pupil Woody is a footballer by nature and must decide if he's prepared to give rugby his all. Rory feels like he's losing his focus, distracted by thoughts of his parents in danger. And Owen finds himself a t the centre when conflict breaks out within the team. With so many hurdles to face along the way, how far will they get in the rigorous schools' tournament?
- About The Author
- 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 for young readers, including the Young Quills Award winner After the War and FCBG Children's Book Award winners Armistice Runner and D-Day Dog. 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.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781781128664
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Barrington Stoke, (03 June 2019)
- Number of Pages
- 296
- Weight
- 280 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 198 x 130 x 24 mm
- Categories:
- Children and Teenage: Contemporary Fiction Children and Teenage: Military and War Fiction Children and Teenage: School Stories Children and Teenage: Sport Stories General Interests and Hobbies Children and Teenage: Warfare, battles, armed forces Children and Teenage: Sports and outdoor recreation Personal and Social Topics Children and Teenage: Social issues / topics