And it was absolutely perfect for this reviewer's number two son, who, like Jake, doesn't set that much store by reading, is short for his age, plays on the left-wing, and dreams of providing the cross for the winning goal in the World Cup Final.
So thank you, nice people at Puffin, for sending the book! We've also enjoyed [[The Real Thing (Football Academy) by Tom Palmer]].
Young football fans could also look at [[Runaway Success by S W Parry]] or [[The Kick Off by Dan Freedman]]. [[Goal! Glory Days by Robert Rigby]] will also keep them reading. [[Billy the Kid by Michael Morpurgo]] might also appeal. Older, more sophisticated readers will love [[Exposure by Mal Peet]]. The emerging reader will enjoy [[Always Last (On the Ball) by Frances Mackay]].