Lewis loves football more than anything else in the world but his mum doesn't want him to play. They don't have enough money for the kit and she can't forget what happened to Lewis's dad on the pitch. A touching story of loss, family and following your dreams from bestselling author Eve Ainsworth.
Lewis loves football more than anything else in the world, so he's thrilled when his talent is spotted by a local coach.
But there are some big obstacles in his way. His mum doesn't want him to have anything to do with the game because of what happened to his dad on the pitch. And even if Lewis can persuade her to let him give it a go, there's no way they can afford the kit.
Can Lewis beat the odds to have a chance of following his dream?
A moving, engaging story for 7+ football fans -- The Guardian
A perfectly pitched, top of the league triumph ... Readers will be on the edge of their seat willing Lewis to succeed -- LoveReading4Kids
Eve Ainsworth is an award-winning teen author and experienced school speaker, with a background working for secondary schools in pastoral and child protection roles. She is the author of several best-selling novels including the award-winning and Carnegie Medal nominated 7 Days.