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Striker Boy Kicks Out [Kindle Edition]

Jonny Zucker
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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A satisfying wish-fulfilment epic. (Jewish Chronicle )

There’s brilliantly paced football excitement on and off the pitch in this fast moving adventure. (Julia Eccleshare Lovereading )

A gripping read for soccer fans. (Irish Examiner )

This is a real page turner valuable for reviving the reading experience of any jaded sports fans. They'll love it for the insight and info into Premier League footie alone, and, as the real hook, probably think… if only it were me. (Books for Keeps )

This tense wish-fulfilment adventure scores on every level, with attractive characters, fast-paced plot and a feel good finale. (Daily Mail )

A cracking read…everyone will be swept up in the action thriller. (School Librarian )

Every boy¹s dream. So, if they can live that dream on their PlayStations, why not in a book? (Literacy Trust )

A great read for boys. (Parents in Touch )

The fast-paced, multi stranded plot and engaging hero make it a brilliant read. (School Librarian )

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Hatton Rangers's new golden boy, Nat Dixon is still basking in the glow of his dramatic end to the last Premier League season when the team are invited to play in a mini-tournament in Spain. Nat is still on edge trying to hide the truth about his age from his team-mates and the outside world, especially when he fears it might have been leaked. And he soon discovers that his host family in Spain are covering up a secret of their own. Can Nat get to the bottom of it before something disastrous happens? And who is the mysterious man following him? Meanwhile, on the pitch Nat faces a brute of a Spanish defender, who is determined not to let Nat show him up. Packed with action on and off the field, this is a high-energy adventure story.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 414 KB
  • Print Length: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Frances Lincoln Ebooks (6 Sep 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B005LH3X7Y
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #182,713 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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By Quiverbow TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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Nat Cartwright is an obnoxious young footballer spotted by a scout playing in a park kick about. Asked to go for a trial with Premier League Hatton Rangers, he finds himself thrust into the deep end of Rangers' desperate fight against relegation and the extinction that will follow. The problem is, Nat is only 13 years old.

Some underhand dealing within the club has everyone believing him to be 16, a ruse discovered late on by a nosey reporter, but there is a bigger sub story running in the background. A couple of shadowy characters make fleeting appearances and anyone with an active mind will telegraph their motives in an instant. Mentioned intermittently, it might be the author had trouble trying to develop this side issue which is a shame. Maybe it was decided it would make 'Striker Boy' too long.

The denouement is one that you just knew would happen all along, which isn't to say it's a bad thing as many books and films have unsurprising endings, but the finale here is simply incorrect. Yes, it's fiction, but even those books have to be correct when dealing with matters of fact. It may be an oversight on the part of the author and publisher, which is a surprise considering his background, but anyone reading this (and they'll certainly be football fans) will notice immediately. It may, of course, be completely overlooked and forgiven. There is another glaring error a few pages in, but few will worry.

The premise behind Jonny Zucker's novel may seem implausible from an adult point of view, but is perfect fare for the market at which it's aimed. The chapters are short, which should ensure readers' interest is maintained. One can imagine this being a serial in comics such as Tiger or Victor; a comic strip minus the pictures. Whilst the teams involved are real Premier League clubs - other than Hatton Rangers - their players are invented, which, though not a distraction, makes for odd bedfellows. Maybe it's a legal thing. It's just a shame about the final few pages.
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By DAR VINE™ VOICE
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My daughter is actually the footie freak in the house and it's no easier to get her to pick up a book than it was her older sports-crazy PS3 junkie brothers. But she liked the sounds of this and enjoyed reading it. The main character, Nat, has been weaned on football, playing all over the world while travelling with his Dad. Now they've returned to England and he's spotted by his local football club, the Hatton Rovers who are struggling at the bottom of the Premiership. Nat looks like he's 16 and plays like a seasoned pro...can Hatton risk playing him on the first team to save their league position? Are there people who have a stake in Hatton remaining at the bottom? Will Nat be found out by snooping reporters and dobbed in by jealous players? It's all about as realistic as Oxford hitting the premiership ranks, but hey...it's fun!!! Great for 9-11 year old football hungry readers.
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By Ray Blake VINE™ VOICE
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My ten-year-old loved this. He thought the book would be particularly suitable for children who read little but enjoy sports.
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