- Paperback: 96 pages
- Publisher: 2Heads (1 Jun 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1405245247
- ISBN-13: 978-1405245241
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 0.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 318,963 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Twins James and Adam visit The Academy. At first, the focus is on talented James, but when Adam gets a confidence boost, his twin and their dad see the error of their ways.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Kids will probably love this but, as a parent, I found it a not particularly enjoyable read.
When the young boy in the story, Adam, is constantly belittled by both his brother and, unforgivably, his father, it makes for an uncomfortable read. The fact that they change their minds at the end seems a little bit of an afterthought, in the context of a 'fun' football story. It's like the author had the idea, then felt the need to bash the reader over the head with it on almost every page. The constant verbal abuse sent shivers down my spine, although my 6 year old probably missed any subtext, thankfully.
The message seems to be: Don't worry if you're not very good at something. Just prove people wrong and they will like you again. Is this how the father-son relationship should work?
When the young boy in the story, Adam, is constantly belittled by both his brother and, unforgivably, his father, it makes for an uncomfortable read. The fact that they change their minds at the end seems a little bit of an afterthought, in the context of a 'fun' football story. It's like the author had the idea, then felt the need to bash the reader over the head with it on almost every page. The constant verbal abuse sent shivers down my spine, although my 6 year old probably missed any subtext, thankfully.
The message seems to be: Don't worry if you're not very good at something. Just prove people wrong and they will like you again. Is this how the father-son relationship should work?
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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My 7 year old( nearly 8) is a very reluctant reader until we came across these books - he managed to read 1 in a weekend (previously unheard of). He's now on the last one of the series and looking forward to the next release.
They are easy to read - some but not too many pictures, relevant and up to date.
Thoughly recommended if you have a football mad boy....
They are easy to read - some but not too many pictures, relevant and up to date.
Thoughly recommended if you have a football mad boy....
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