Paying the Penalty by Alan Durant - 9781788376587

Name: Paying the Penalty by Alan Durant - 9781788376587
Brand: Badger Publishing

Badger Publishing

Paying the PenaltyAuthor(s): Alan Durant\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Badger Publishing, United Kingdom\nImprint: Badger Publishing\nISBN-13: 9781788376587, 978-1788376587\nSynopsis\nAcademy footballer Jackson Mbemba has a lot going on. When he stands up to a gang leader on the estate where his family lives, it seems his day just couldn't get harder. But his football team, Stanford FC, still need to qualify for the final of the Cathay Cup. Will Jackson's split focus mean there's a penalty to pay? An aspirational series that follows two footballers, Callum and Jackson, throught their first prestigious international pre-season tournament. It features relatable teen characters from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds and is set in the highly pressurised world of professional football. Perfect for readers who love an action-driven plot as well as committed football fans, these books have plenty of drama happening both and off the pitch. The titles in this series of Hi-Lo boo.