Calum's Hard Knock - Paperback

by Danny Scott (Author), Alice A. Morentorn (Illustrator)

'Ferguson picks up the ball inside the Scottish half and he's off. He skips round England's Dawes. . . nutmegs Bryan. . . shoots. . . and SCORES Goal for Scotland in the 89th minute of this World Cup quarter-final England are on their knees. Ferguson sends the Scottish fans crazy. What a player '

Don't miss a minute of the non-stop action as 10-year-old Calum Ferguson goes from struggling to settle into a new town whilst fighting for his place on the school soccer team to impressing scouts, proving themselves and contending with arch rivals. Scotland Stars F.C. books are packed with excitement on and off the field, as well as loads of extras like character cards to collect and soccer tips, puzzles and games.

Tensions are rising in the team as Jordan's crew become jealous of the attention Calum and Leo are receiving from the scouts.

Mr McKlop gives them one last chance to prove they can still be a team -- a military-style away day full of stunts, trials and loads and loads of MUD

Can they settle their differences and survive Sergeant McCradge's grueling challenges? Will they learn how to pull together in time for the playoffs?

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Tensions are rising in the team as Jordan's crew become jealous of the attention Calum and Leo are receiving from the scouts. Mr. McKlop gives them one last chance to prove they can still be a teama military-style away day full of stunts, trials and loads and loads of MUD! Can they settle their differences and survive Sergeant McCradge's grueling challenges? Will they learn how to pull together in time for the playoffs?

Author Biography

Danny Scott, a die-hard football fan, is Digital Marketing Manager for Scottish Book Trust and goalie for Scotland Writers F.C. Alice A. Morentorn is a children's book illustrator and a teacher at Emile Cohl School of Arts in Lyon, France.