Author:Rob Childs
Who is the mysterious player turning up to practise with the Bradgate School football squad? Flying down the wing, ghosting past defenders, the red-headed newcomer seems to have the magic touch that can win games. But why can't the team's shooting star play away from home?
A gripping tale of soccer and the supernatural from football maestro, Rob Childs
An imaginative, mischievous yarn
—— Daily MailA funny account of cameraderie, courage and bottle tops!
—— The Sunday TimesThe Jack Stalwart books have been a great weapon in the bookseller's armoury for hooking reluctant readers. Now re-launched, they are set to reach a much wider audience of young readers who want a piece of the secret-agent action
—— Sarah Moore , Publishing NewsThe very stuff of play
—— The GuardianThrilling not only to young readers fond of the sea, but also to older readers who remember how they enjoyed sea stories when they themselves were young
—— ScotsmanEnchanting and escapist
—— Sunday ExpressThere is plenty of excitement, a little danger, a quality of thinking, planning and fun which is delightful and stimulating
—— Times Literary Supplement