Pengiun Football Academy Tom Palmer Collection 6 Books Set

Football Academy by Tom Palmer is a six-book collection set following the adventures of United’s under-twelves side. Across the series, the players face challenges on and off the pitch, from family pressures and school worries to team conflict and difficult choices about the future.

Each story centres on a different member of the squad, exploring how training, tournaments and friendships are tested when personal problems begin to affect performance. With matches, trials and team dynamics at the forefront, the collection brings together six fast-paced instalments from the series.

Included titles

• Striking Out
• Reading The Game
• The Real Thing
• Boys United
• Captain Fantastic
• Free Kick

Key details

• Six-book collection set
• By Tom Palmer
• Part of the Football Academy series
• Stories follow United’s under-twelves team

Synopses

Striking Out

Yunis is United’s leading scorer, but his father wants him to give up football and focus on school. Yunis must try to convince his dad that he can manage both, or risk hanging up his boots for good.

Reading The Game

Ben is thriving at United and earning top marks from the coach, but school is a daily struggle as he hides a huge secret. As it begins to affect his game, Ben must decide whether to ask for help before he sidelines himself for good.

The Real Thing

United’s under-twelves travel to Poland for a tournament, where goalkeeper Tomasz is excited to play in his home country. Team captain Ryan’s attitude causes trouble on and off the pitch, and the team must confront the impact of his behaviour on their chances.

Boys United

Jake dreams of becoming a professional footballer but worries he is too small. After impressing at his trial, he joins the team, only to find someone at the club wants to make life difficult. Jake must face up to bullies and prove himself again.

Captain Fantastic

After getting into trouble for bullying, Ryan Flynn is determined to become the best captain United has had. When team-mate Craig causes problems on and off the pitch, Ryan tries to understand what is behind it, as Craig’s worries prove bigger than expected.

Free Kick

James has been a junior player at United for a long time, and everyone expects him to follow in his dad’s footsteps and play for England. But James wants something even more than football, and it would mean giving the game up. At a London tournament against Arsenal and Chelsea players, he finally makes his decision.