Goal!

Description

Tie-in novelization of this year's must-see football movie A terrific story of a young Latino boy who is spotted by an ex-scout, playing in a park in Los Angeles, and wins himself a trial at one of England's Premier League clubs - Newcastle United. Struggling to cope with the gritty Northern weather, the rivalries and jealousies from other players and dodgy scouts, he has just this one shot at fulfilling his dream.He has the skill, but does he have the pace and stamina necessary for success? A riveting tale of one underdog, the first of three fantastic football movies coming over 2005-2007.

ROBERT RIGBY is the co-writer of BOY SOLDIER with Andy McNab. A professional screenwriter whose work includes scripts for Byker Grove, he has also run literacy, drama and writing projects, doing outreach work in Education Action Zone schools and writing and staging drama for and with young people. He is particularly interested in writing that appeals to reluctant boy readers. Most importantly, he is also a very keen football fan!

A work of literature in its own right . . . A fast-paced and well-written and ultimately entertaining narrative * Inis * From the kick-off to the final whistle this book captured my imagination . . . A perfect book for football fans * South Wales Argus * An exciting and involving read * Newcastle upon Tyne Evening Chronicle *