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Acclaimed author Eve Ainsworth tackles the increasing expense of football for working-class kids in this touching story of family, community and beating the odds.

Lewis loves football more than anything else in the world, so he’s thrilled when his talent is spotted by a local coach.

But there are some big obstacles in his way. His mum doesn’t want him to have anything to do with the game because of what happened to his dad on the pitch. And even if Lewis can persuade her to let him give it a go, there’s no way they can afford the kit.

Can Lewis beat the odds to have a chance of following his dream?



Trade Review

"A moving, engaging story for 7+ football fans" – The Guardian

"A perfectly pitched, top of the league triumph … Readers will be on the edge of their seat willing Lewis to succeed" – LoveReading4Kids

"A formidable story packed with emotions, characters we can relate to and situations that we might find ourselves in … A beautiful heartfelt story … where grief is a palpable, living being." – Just Imagine, Blog

All to Play For

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    A Paperback / softback by Eve Ainsworth, Kirsti Beautyman

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
      Publication Date: 07/04/2022
      ISBN13: 9781800900929, 978-1800900929
      ISBN10: 1800900929

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Acclaimed author Eve Ainsworth tackles the increasing expense of football for working-class kids in this touching story of family, community and beating the odds.

      Lewis loves football more than anything else in the world, so he’s thrilled when his talent is spotted by a local coach.

      But there are some big obstacles in his way. His mum doesn’t want him to have anything to do with the game because of what happened to his dad on the pitch. And even if Lewis can persuade her to let him give it a go, there’s no way they can afford the kit.

      Can Lewis beat the odds to have a chance of following his dream?



      Trade Review

      "A moving, engaging story for 7+ football fans" – The Guardian

      "A perfectly pitched, top of the league triumph … Readers will be on the edge of their seat willing Lewis to succeed" – LoveReading4Kids

      "A formidable story packed with emotions, characters we can relate to and situations that we might find ourselves in … A beautiful heartfelt story … where grief is a palpable, living being." – Just Imagine, Blog

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