Football Academy: The Real Thing

United’s under-twelves are in Poland for a tournament. Goal-keeper Tomasz is very excited to be playing in his home country, but team captain Ryan thinks Poland are rubbish – in fact, he thinks everything Polish is rubbish.

Ryan’s behaviour causes trouble both on and off the pitch. Can Ryan and Tomasz tackle their differences – or will Ryan’s bullying foul United’s chance of success? About the Author.

Tom Palmer has an international reputation in reader development. He is a coordinator of the Reading Partners consortium, works with The Reading Agency, Booktrust and the National Literacy Trust, and has been the official writer for the Premier League Reading Stars scheme for five years. Tom lives with his wife and daughter in Todmorden, W. Yorkshire.