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Goal! Two-Books-In-One Robert Rigby

Goal! Two-Books-In-One By Robert Rigby

Goal! Two-Books-In-One by Robert Rigby


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Summary

A young Latino boy is spotted by an ex-scout, playing in a park in Los Angeles, and wins himself a trial at one of England's Premier League clubs - Newcastle United. Struggling to cope with the gritty Northern weather, the rivalries and jealousies from other players and dodgy scouts, he has just this one shot at fulfilling his dream.

Goal! Two-Books-In-One Summary

Goal! Two-Books-In-One by Robert Rigby

Goal! A young Latino boy is spotted by an ex-scout, playing in a park in Los Angeles, and wins himself a trial at one of England's Premier League clubs - Newcastle United. Struggling to cope with the gritty Northern weather, the rivalries and jealousies from other players and dodgy scouts, he has just this one shot at fulfilling his dream. He has the skill, but does he have the pace and stamina necessary for success? Goal II! Santiago has made his mark in the UK Premier league as a magic midfielder with Newcastle United. European football now beckons and he finds himself playing alongside the stars of Real Madrid. But playing in the UEFA Champions League can bring new challenges, like fighting to keep his place in the squad, and trying to resist the temptations surrounding a successful footballer. Sometimes dreams can turn sour...

Goal! Two-Books-In-One Reviews

A terrific story ... A riveting tale of one underdog Fantastic Fiction on Goal! From the kick off to the final whistle this book captured my imagination ... A perfect book for football fans South Wales Argus on Goal! Follow-up to last summer's fantastically successful football adventure. Profile should be even higher this year Publishing News on Goal! 2

About Robert Rigby

As well as writing the novelization for the first GOAL! movie, ROBERT RIGBY is also the co-writer of the BOY SOLDIER series with Andy McNab. A professional screenwriter whose work includes scripts for Byker Grove, he has also run literacy, drama and writing projects, doing outreach work in Education Action Zone schools and writing and staging drama for and with young people. He is particularly interested in writing that appeals to reluctant boy readers. Most importantly, he is also a very keen football fan.

Additional information

GOR001827703
9780552560405
0552560405
Goal! Two-Books-In-One by Robert Rigby
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Penguin Random House Children's UK
20090305
544
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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