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Secret FC

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Secret FC by Tom Palmer is a thrilling tale set in the world of children's football. The story follows a group of young football enthusiasts who start a secret team to express their love for the game. As they navigate challenges both on and off the pitch, they learn about teamwork, perseverance, and the true spirit of football.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of football and love a gripping mystery. Perfect for young readers who enjoy stories about teamwork, friendship, and solving secrets, it's an engaging tale filled with excitement both on and off the field. If you enjoy books that combine sports with adventure, this one is sure to captivate you.

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Secret FC

A fun football story from a top writer of sports fiction for children, re-packaged in an appealing chunky new edition.

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When their school bans football in the playground, a group of friends come up with a top secret solution in this uplifting tale from one of the UK's top writers of sports fiction for children.

Secret FC follows the story of Lily, Zack and Khal, who can't believe their ears when the new headmaster at their school bans football in the playground. What are a gang of football-mad kids meant to do at break-time now? Then Zack has a brilliant plan, and a very secret football club is formed…

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Secret FC by Tom Palmer has been praised for its engaging story centred around football, challenging stereotypes often associated with football novels. LoveReading4Kids highlights its captivating narrative for young readers, while The Bookbag suggests it can change perceptions about the genre.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781126875

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Edition: New edition

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 110g

Pages: 144

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.

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