Striking Out

Striking Out Synopsis

SHORTLISTED FOR A BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD

'Can't recommend this series enough.' - Amazon reviewer
'Best way to get football-crazy kids reading!' - Amazon reviewer
'I bought the books for my boys and they read them every night.' - Amazon reviewer

Put on your boots and get ready to SCORE!

Football Academy: Striking Out is the second book in the bestselling Football Academy series by Tom Palmer.

Yunis can't believe that he's United leading scorer. It should be the happiest time of his life, but his father wants him to give up football and work hard at school. Can Yunis convince his dad that he can do both, or will he have to hang up his boots forever?

Researched at a Premier League club, Tom Palmer's Football Academy series is packed with authentic football detail and fast-paced action that will hook young readers from the first page.

Follow the football adventures of different boys in United U12s team!
Football Academy: Boys United
Football Academy: Striking Out
Football Academy: The Real Thing
Football Academy: Reading the Game
Football Academy: Free Kick
Football Academy: Captain Fantastic