Cart
Free US shipping over $10
Proud to be B-Corp

The Life of Riley Back from the Brink Tom Allen

The Life of Riley  Back from the Brink By Tom Allen

The Life of Riley Back from the Brink by Tom Allen


$14.39
Condition - New
Only 2 left

Summary

The second book in the Football Dream Series, football-fiction with a soul and aimed at 9-11year old children. Blends growing-up and football-excitement while at the same time sensitively exploring the painful subject of the loss of a parent.

The Life of Riley Back from the Brink Summary

The Life of Riley Back from the Brink by Tom Allen

Riley Adams and his beloved Highfield Flyers FC are back for a new season, with the chance to erase the painful memory of his critical penalty miss the last time he pulled on the golden Flyers shirt.

However, Riley struggles to cope with football, the final year at primary school and, most of all, supporting his terminally ill Mum. When the dreaded day arrives, he is overcome by grief and devastated by the knowledge that she wont be there anymore. Nothing seems worthwhile: not even football. Can anything bring him back from the brink?

With support from his aunt and uncle, teachers, loyal friends and teammates, and his incredible coach, Ted Bristow, Riley somehow finds the strength to face the world and get back on the pitch. Old rivalries are renewed, exciting opportunities arise, and the Flyers play themselves to the brink of glory.

Can Riley lead his team to the league title they so desperately desire? Can he truly come to terms with life without Mum? Ultimately, its her strength inside him that provides the answer

About Tom Allen

Tom Allen worked as a Primary School Teacher, mostly teaching 911-year-olds and has over 20 years voluntary sports coaching experience. He loves the power of sports and books and how they can inspire young people. Parts of the story are inspired by a friends tragic death, leaving a wife and three children, and he hopes the themes explored in his story will give strength and guide younger children who have also lost a loved one. He resides in Bristol.

Additional information

NGR9781805144946
9781805144946
1805144944
The Life of Riley Back from the Brink by Tom Allen
New
Paperback
Troubador Publishing
2024-09-28
192
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a new book - be the first to read this copy. With untouched pages and a perfect binding, your brand new copy is ready to be opened for the first time

Customer Reviews - The Life of Riley Back from the Brink