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The Big Match

The Big Match

Summary

'Ace save, Chris' shouted Andrew. 'You're unbeatable today!'

But will he be unbeatable when he is picked to stand in for the regular school team goalkeeper in a vital cup game against Shenby School, their main rivals? For Chris is several years younger than the rest - and some of the team doubt his skills in goal...

Reviews

  • Rob Childs's love for football is obvious and sincere. I'm so glad he writes and gives me yet more material to offer my book-hating boys
    Books for Keeps

About the author

Rob Childs

ROB CHILDS is an ex-Leicestershire teacher with many years' experience of coaching and organizing school teams in football, athletics, cricket and cross-country. He is well-known for his successful THE BIG MATCH series, the SOCCER MAD, PHANTOM FOOTBALL and COUNTY CUP series in Yearling and for the popular GREAT! series for Corgi Pups.
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