Kianâs best mate Azeem is desperate for them both to join the local football team. He canât understand why Kianâs reluctant as heâs one of the best players on their estate.
But a bad experience with a former coach has robbed Kian of all his confidence. He wants to support his friend, but he doesnât think he can face the pressure of being part of a team again.
Can Kian overcome the Fear?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 7.
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 Trustâs Ruth Rendell Award in recognition of his significant contribution to literacy work in the UK.