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T.J. and the Penalty
T.J. and the Penalty
Nov 14, 2024 9:55 PM

Author:Theo Walcott

T.J. and the Penalty

TJ's friend Jamie is the heart and soul of the Parkview football team, but although he's a great tackler his passes are dangerously random - and he can't resist the stodgy food that his mum and the school cook love to tempt him with. Jamie becomes so unfit that Mr Wood drops him from the team, so his friends and their parents organize a World Food and Football day to try and change his eating habits - and to impress the Inspectors who seem to think Parkview is not a very good school. Jamie works really hard to get fit, and finally regains his place in the team, but only when he accepts his true vocation as a goalie.

Reviews

Girls aged 8 or more, especially those who like ballet, would love to read it

—— Cork Evening Echo

Dougherty's plots and puns are energetic and page-turning, with some wacky illustrations helping the whole thing along.

—— John McLay , INK

A funny and clever introduction to the Greek myths for younger readers, accompanied by witty illustrations.

—— The Monkey Tree

This is a highly inventive book with beautiful monochrome illustrations that will appeal to young- and older- readers alike

—— Belfast Telegraph

A very readable paperback, full of fun.

—— NI4Kids

Shortlisted for Brandford Boase Award

—— Publishing News

Highly entertaining.

—— Narinder Dhami , Writing Magazine
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