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Chasing a Rugby Dream

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Chasing a Rugby Dream follows the story of 10-year-old Jimmy Joseph, an aspiring rugby player with big dreams. As he navigates both challenges on the rugby field and in school, Jimmy learns valuable lessons about teamwork, determination, and pursuing one's passion. This coming-of-age story is filled with sportsmanship and inspiration, showcasing Jimmy's journey to chase his dreams.
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Experience the highs and lows of rugby through the eyes of a young aspiring player. This book may appeal to you if you're passionate about sport, enjoy uplifting tales of perseverance, and are drawn to stories of friendship and overcoming challenges.

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Chasing a Rugby Dream

Small, skinny and short-sighted . . . and dazzlingly talented. Jimmy Johnson loves rugby. All he dreams about is one day playing for his country in a World Cup, or winning a Test series for the Lions with a last-minute drop-goal.

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Small, skinny and short-sighted . . . and dazzlingly talented. Jimmy Joseph loves rugby. All he dreams about is one day playing for his country in a World Cup, or winning a Test series for the Lions with a last-minute drop-goal.

But when he kicks an up-and-under in the schoolyard and accidentally hits the new head of PE, Mr Kane, on the head, he makes a powerful enemy. Jimmy and his best friends - Manu, Scott and Kitty - try to prove their worth on the rugby field, but to no avail. Mr Kane has it out for them, and he's being helped by team captain Mike Green, well known as the school bully.

Can Jimmy and his friends overcome the tyranny of Mr Kane and help Mike see the error of his ways? Or will the combination of bullying, pressure and dirty tactics derail the friends' rugby careers before they have even begun?

An epic new rugby series begins here with Chasing a Rugby Dream!

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Chasing a Rugby Dream is highly praised for its positive messages and appeal to young rugby fans. It's noted for being an excellent book for parents to share with their children, with engaging storytelling that is entertaining for readers of all ages. The book successfully encourages young readers to pursue their rugby dreams, with the character Jimmy Joseph being highlighted as particularly captivating and anticipated for future stories.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780957507678

Publisher: Polaris Publishing Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polaris Publishing Limited

Audience: General / adult, Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 247g

Pages: 256

About the Author

James Hook has spent 14 years as a professional rugby player, plying his trade for the Ospreys, Perpignan and Gloucester. He has won 81 caps for Wales, which include two World Cup campaigns, a Six Nations Grand Slam and he toured with the British & Irish Lions in 2009. He lives in Swansea.

David Brayley is an author and sportswriter from Swansea. He has written two autobiographies for elite sportsmen, cricketer Tony Cottey and Wales international football captain, Ashley Williams, two official books for Swansea City and a cycling novel, Champion of Champions.

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