Foul Play Off Side
Foul Play Off Side by Tom Palmer, published by Penguin Adult on May 6, 2010, is a 256-page novel written in English. The story follows Danny Harte, who becomes enraged upon learning about an anonymous foreign buy-out of his beloved soccer club, City, just as fans were preparing to purchase it themselves. Determined to uncover the truth behind the club’s secrecy, Danny’s investigation leads him into trouble with the police, resulting in a caution that alienates him from his parents and friends.
As the narrative unfolds, Danny encounters Adam, a young boy from Ghana who has been abandoned by his agent and is lost in an unfamiliar country. This connection prompts Danny to reflect on the meaning of loneliness and the importance of friendship. The book explores themes of action and adventure within the context of juvenile fiction, while also delving into the world of sports and the challenges faced by young individuals in difficult situations.
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When Danny Harte finds out there’s been an anonymous foreign buy-out of his favourite club, City, he’s furious – the fans were about to buy it themselves. The club is being secretive and Danny is determined to find out what’s going on – until he’s caught staking out the club by the police and cautioned. His parents are furious, and his friends too. No one is talking to him.
But when Danny discovers Adam, a kid from Ghana, dumped by his agent who’d promised him a place as a junior at City, and lost in a foreign country he knows nothing about, Danny realizes there are worse ways of being alone. He decides to take Adam’s story to the press – with terrifying consequences for them both . . .
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