Back of the Net

Eva's football skills make her stand out while playing at break-time at school, so her friends can't understand why she's reluctant to join them in playing for their local team, the Lightmoor Lionesses.Horribly bullied at her last school due to a painful skin condition, Eva is terrified that the same thing will haen again if her new friends find out. Her instinct is to hide away, but can she find the courage to take to the field and play the game she loves?

About the author

Eve Ainsworth is an award-winning author and experienced school speaker, with a background working for secondary schools in pastoral and child-protection roles. She is the author of several best-selling novels, including the award-winning and Carnegie Medal nominated 7 Days.

Summary

Facing up to fears of bullying, Eva finds the courage to take to the field in this heartwarming tale from acclaimed author Eve Ainsworth.

Product details

• Authors: Eve Ainsworth, Ainsworth Eve
• Assisted by: Luna Valentine (Illustration)
• Publisher: Collins Learning
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 9
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.07.2024
• EAN: 9781800903142
• ISBN: 978-1-80090-314-2
• No. of pages: 96
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 10 mm x 200 mm
• Weight: 160 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / Bullying, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Sports & Recreation / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Bullying, JUVENILE FICTION / Health & Daily Living / General, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Sports & Recreation / General, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Sports & Recreation / General, Personal & social issues (Children's / Teenage), For reluctant or struggling readers (children / teenagers), For reluctant readers (children), Sports & outdoor recreation (Children's / Teenage), Sporting stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Health & Daily Living / General, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ball games and sports, Children’s / Teenage emotions: Worry, fear, Children’s / Teenage emotions: Courage, bravery, hope