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The prose is brisk and no-nonsense and the vocabulary is carefully chosen to stretch slightly, but not to alienate. ''Boys United'' does exactly what it says on the tin - provides a simple story of footballing action that is immediately recognisable to all its readers, is fun, is exciting, is accurate and realistic, and doesn't keep you in for too long when you could be practising penalties in the park with your mates.
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!
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]].
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