Foul Play
Foul Play by Tom Palmer is the second installment in a crime-fighting series published by Puffin in 2008. This edition, written in English and spanning 175 pages, follows Danny, a young football enthusiast and aspiring detective, as he investigates the mysterious disappearance of football star Sam Roberts. The story unfolds against the backdrop of Danny’s passion for soccer, particularly his allegiance to City Football Club, as he navigates the complexities of his investigation.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and sports themes as Danny delves deeper into the case, questioning whether he is in over his head. The narrative captures the excitement of soccer while intertwining elements of juvenile fiction and detective stories. As Danny’s obsession with football and crime-solving intensifies, the book explores the challenges he faces in his quest for the truth.
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Foul Play: the second book in this crime fighting series by Tom Palmer
Danny is obsessed with two things: football – especially City Football Club – and investigating crimes. So when England and City footballing hero Sam Roberts is reported missing the day after Danny saw him being taken, blindfolded, into the bowels of the City FC stadium late at night, he’s determined to get to the bottom of it. But is Danny getting into something he can’t handle?
As well as being a huge football fan, Tom Palmer has an international reputation in reader development. He is a coordinator of the Reading Partners consortium, works with The Reading Agency, Booktrust and the National Literacy Trust, and has been the official writer for the Premier League Reading Stars scheme for five years. He is the author of the Football Detective series, also for Puffin Books. Tom lives in West Yorkshire with his wife and daughter.
Also by Tom Palmer:
Football Academy:
Boys United; Striking Out; Free Kick; Captain Fantastic
Foul Play:
Foul Play; Killer Pass; Dead Ball; Own Goal; Off Side
The Squad:
White Fear; Black Op
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