The Football Trials: Kick Off by John Hickman
Join Jackson as he kicks off into the world of professional football. A new title in the Bloomsbury High Low range, ideal for struggling and reluctant readers, those with EAL and those with dyslexia. Produced in association with reading experts at Catch Up.
Well written and realistic, this is an excellent readThe interest level is high to offer a really satisfying read appropriate to teen readers, whilst reading is carefully graded to suit struggling readers and build their confidence. -- Parents in Touch
Designed to appeal to reluctant or dyslexic readers, the action is non-stop, short sentences ensuring it's totally accessible, but the story is still thoroughly satisfying and will leave readers wanting to hear more about Jackson. -- Andrea Reece, Lovereading4Kids
If you are working with KS3 students who are reluctant readers – but have a clear enthusiasm towards football – then this series of books should engage, dealing with issues that are very important to young lives. -- UKEdChat
This series will interest older readers towards the end of primary school or beginning of secondary school and any football fan. -- The Reader Teacher, @MrEPrimary
Designed to appeal to reluctant or dyslexic readers, the action is non-stop, short sentences ensuring it's totally accessible, but the story is still thoroughly satisfying and will leave readers wanting to hear more about Jackson. -- Andrea Reece, Lovereading4Kids
If you are working with KS3 students who are reluctant readers – but have a clear enthusiasm towards football – then this series of books should engage, dealing with issues that are very important to young lives. -- UKEdChat
This series will interest older readers towards the end of primary school or beginning of secondary school and any football fan. -- The Reader Teacher, @MrEPrimary
John Hickman grew up on a council estate in Wolverhampton. He studied animation at university before moving to Newcastle upon Tyne and training as a social worker. After gaining a distinction in his creative writing MA at Newcastle University, John now writes page-turning fiction for children as well as projects for the stage and screen. His first novel, Freaks United has been shortlisted for the Hull Book Award. John likes to spend time with his family and friends, play old video games, watch bad movies and read good books. He is an avid football fan and supports Manchester United.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781472944115 |
| ISBN 10 | 1472944119 |
| Title | The Football Trials: Kick Off |
| Author | John Hickman |
| Series | High Low |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2018-04-05 |
| Number of pages | 80 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |