Goal Machine (Football Factor)

High interest with low vocabulary , suit older reluctant reader
Naz is nicknamed the “goal machine” because he scores goals for fun. He’s the league’s top scorer. But then things start to go wrong: fabulous saves, the woodwork, an injury… His confidence wanes and he tries too hard. All of a sudden he can’t buy a goal. His place is in doubt for the cup game. An injury gives him a break and he finally gets back on track – with a huge slice of luck – and ends up scoring a hat-trick.

Freestylers are a range of reading books with low-level text for readers with a reading age of 5-7. The engaging stories are perfect for older, struggling readers as well as emerging readers. All texts have been checked by reading consultant Dee Reid.