Jake loves football and dreams of becoming a professional footballer. He's worried about his height though - what if he's too small for football? But on the day of his trial Jake is quick on the ball and scores - he's made it! Jake can't wait to pull on his shirt and join the team. But someone at the club wants to make his life difficult. Can Jake face up to the bullies and become man of the match again?
Stay on the ball this season with the first four stories following the boys in United's under-twelves.
Stay on the ball this season with the first four stories following the boys in United's under-twelves.
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'Can't recommend this series enough.' - Amazon reviewer
'Best way to get football-crazy kids reading!' - Amazon reviewer
'I bought the books for my boys and they read them every night.' - Amazon reviewer
Put on your boots and get ready to SCORE!
Football Academy: Captain Fantastic is the sixth book in the bestselling Football Academy series by Tom Palmer.
Since Ryan Flynn got into trouble for bullying, he's been determined to pull his socks up and be the best captain United's ever had. So when team-mate Craig causes problems on - and off - the pitch, Ryan knows he must get to the bottom of it or he'll lose a talented player. But Craig's worries are much bigger than Ryan realized - can he help Craig and stop him from being shown the red card?
Researched at a Premier League club, Tom Palmer's Football Academy series is packed with authentic football detail and fast-paced action that will hook young readers from the first page.
Follow the football adventures of different boys in United U12s team!
Football Academy: Boys United
Football Academy: Striking Out
Football Academy: The Real Thing
Football Academy: Reading the Game
Football Academy: Free Kick
Football Academy: Captain Fantastic
'Can't recommend this series enough.' - Amazon reviewer
'Best way to get football-crazy kids reading!' - Amazon reviewer
'I bought the books for my boys and they read them every night.' - Amazon reviewer
Put on your boots and get ready to SCORE!
Football Academy: Captain Fantastic is the sixth book in the bestselling Football Academy series by Tom Palmer.
Since Ryan Flynn got into trouble for bullying, he's been determined to pull his socks up and be the best captain United's ever had. So when team-mate Craig causes problems on - and off - the pitch, Ryan knows he must get to the bottom of it or he'll lose a talented player. But Craig's worries are much bigger than Ryan realized - can he help Craig and stop him from being shown the red card?
Researched at a Premier League club, Tom Palmer's Football Academy series is packed with authentic football detail and fast-paced action that will hook young readers from the first page.
Follow the football adventures of different boys in United U12s team!
Football Academy: Boys United
Football Academy: Striking Out
Football Academy: The Real Thing
Football Academy: Reading the Game
Football Academy: Free Kick
Football Academy: Captain Fantastic