Author:Tom Palmer
James, Lily and friends have had some bad news - football is now banned at their school. But they all love football! So if they're not allowed to kick a ball the playground, they'll have to find another way to play - in secret . . .
I loved the Jack Stalwart series right from the first book - can these keep coming, please? I love it! It's like Anthony Horowitz for the younger reader
—— The BooksellerThis series is the 'must read' of the summer. The books' travel-based themes also make them ideal for holiday reading
—— Jacob Hope , AchukaThe Jack Stalwart books have been a great weapon in the booksellers' 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
—— 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