In a Nutshell: football – family – fair play
Some people believe football is a matter of life and death, but as Bill Shankly said, it’s much more important than that. Noah really needs to play in the Schools World Cup so when he’s suspended – unfairly – from the school team Stevie, his friend and a tactical genius, finds a way round the rules.
It’s a classic story of a group of almost no-hopers forming themselves into a real team, with the added bonuses of crooked opponents and Noah’s special motivation. Funny, exciting, really good on the mechanics of the beautiful game and with a great cast of characters, it’s a rewarding read; in fact, in a game of two halves, this book would win both of them. ~ Andrea Reece
This is recommended for fans of Frank Cottrell Boyce and Tom Palmer also writes exciting football stories.
A boy. A game. A dream. Will a false accusation crush all his hopes or will the Mighty Dynamo live up to his nickname? More than anything, Noah Murphy wants to be a professional soccer player--and participating in the Schools' World Cup qualifiers might be just what he needs to get scouted. But when he's suspiciously banned from his school team for something he didn't even do, all his dreams come crashing down. Determined to live up to his reputation as a dynamo, Noah must find his own way to enter the contest no matter what it takes. With his best friend Stevie on tactics, and the skills of some unlikely new teammates, he's soon ready to take on the world--just as long as no one plays foul. A chapter book that will delight reluctant readers and sports fans of any gender. Praise for The Mighty Dynamo: "There is enough breathless action and strong, believable sports flavor to this effort to make it an easy sell to those (male and female) that enjoy the sport. Go team!" --Kirkus Reviews "It tackles issues of bullying, sexism, and corruption without ever losing focus on Noah and his mates. Noah and his friends are well-crafted, multidimensional characters, as are the caring adults who try to help out Noah and his fledgling team." --Booklist "The writing is funny and characters well-developed... A true underdog story that will appeal to sports fans." --School Library Journal
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A boy. A game.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Mighty Dynamo and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
The Mighty Dynamo features in the following genres: Sporting Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Recommended Children's eBooks, Recommendations, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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The Mighty Dynamo was written by Kieran Crowley and published by Square Fish
The Mighty Dynamo has 384 pages
