The Football Boy Wonder – Martin Smith

Charlie Fry is football mad. He sleeps wearing his team’s full kit and dreams of scoring the winning goal in an FA Cup final.

He plays football around the clock – at the park, on the way to school, at lunchtimes and even in his bedroom until his mum tells him off.

But Charlie has a problem: he can’t run very far. He has plenty of skill but his poorly lungs stop him from sprinting.

And as an 11-year-old planning to become the Golden Boot winner at the next World Cup, that’s a bit of an issue.

Then one day a freak accident presents Charlie with a unique goal-scoring gift – it means he can’t miss.

But can Charlie convince his local team Hall Park to give him the chance and use his new found skill to deadly effect?

Or will the nasty bullies from his school keep him stuck on the sidelines?

The Football Boy Wonder is a story about friendship, loyalty, believing in yourself, and, of course, football.

It is aimed at children aged 7-13. It looks at themes such as bullying, friendship, loyalty and the wonderful world of football.