The power of football to transform a boy’s life makes a roller coaster story line to this touching novel of how Makis, newly arrived in London from a Greek island destroyed by an earthquake, builds a new life for himself through his prowess at football. Set in 1950s London, Aftershock is both tender as it describes how Makis helps his mother adapt to their new life and optimistic about how children adapt and flourish in new situations.
Makis and his mother Sofia escape a devastating Greek earthquake which has claimed his father's life. They move to North London and at first it is hard, especially at school, but being a gifted footballer, Makis slowly begins to fit in. But through no fault of his own, Makis lets down his team at an important match and the whole school, even the teachers, seem to turn against him.
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Makis and his mother Sofia escape a devastating Greek earthquake which has claimed his father's life. They move to North London and at first it is hard, especially at school, but being a gifted footballer, Makis slowly begins to fit in.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Aftershock and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-8 years old
Aftershock features in the following genres: School Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Stories about Family and Friends, Sporting Stories, Recommended Children's eBooks, Recommendations, Featured Books for 7+ readers
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Aftershock was written by Bernard Ashley and published by Frances Lincoln Childrens Books an imprint of Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
