Football Academy: The Real Thing

Stay on the ball this season with Football Academy!United's under-twelves are in Poland for a tournament. Goal-keeper Tomasz is very excited to be playing in his home country, but team captain Ryan thinks Poland are rubbish - in fact, he thinks everything Polish is rubbish. Ryan's behaviour causes trouble both on and off the pitch. Can Ryan and Tomasz tackle their differences - or will Ryan's bullying foul United's chance of success?

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. Tom lives with his wife and daughter in Todmorden, W. Yorkshire.

Tomasz loves playing for United - but he isn't so keen on Ryan, the team Captain - and bully. But the club is playing a European tournament in Poland and Tomasz is excited, even though Ryan keeps picking on him. Ryan isn't keen on going to Poland, where everything will be different. But he can't wait to play against Real Madrid; it's always been his dream. Can Ryan and Tomasz tackle their differences - or will Ryan's bullying foul his chance of success? Stay on the ball this season - don't miss any of the Academy action!

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