Goal! Complete Pack

by Tony Norman and Steve Rickard

Published 1 September 2008
Goal! is one of Ransom's most successful high interest, low reading age reading programmes. It is aimed at children aged 6 to 14, with a reading age of 5 to 7, and is ideal for children who are struggling to develop the basics of reading and who need structured systematic phonics-based reading books.



The Goal programme is based round Letters and Sounds phonics scheme and offers structured progression over five levels.



The library pack includes the 48 fiction and non- fiction titles, each covering a different football-related topic or story. Each level includes fiction and non-fiction titles, all fully illustrated including photos of major league players. It also includes seven free workbooks with photocopiable worksheets containing a range of interesting activities to develop pupils literacy skills.

Goal! Teacher's Guide

by Steve Rickard

Published 1 September 2008
One of Ransom's most successful high interest, low reading age reading programmes. Goal! is ideal for children who are struggling to develop the basics of reading and who need structured systematic phonics-based reading books with a higher-interest age.

The Goal programme is based round Letters and Sounds phonics scheme and offers structured progression over five levels.

The Teachers Guide includes details on the books, the five levels of progression and all the tricky words, together with advice on working with high interest age, low reading age pupils.

Meet the Rockets. They support the Sunset Rockets football team! But one day they get into real trouble with the coach. Will they be able to see the team play? This fiction book (part one of three) has beautiful full-colour illustrations, caption text and speech bubbles.

Themed around the world of football, this fiction story is perfect for struggling readers, to help them develop the basics of reading. With an exciting football-related story and a good range of characters, this book will engage and inspire readers who need a structured, systematic, synthetics phonics-based text.

Was it Me Part 1

by Tony Norman

Published 1 October 2013
The beautiful full-colour illustrations in this fiction book follow the story of Will. He borrows new red pads for the game - and he is hot! He scores a goal. But is it him, or is it the lucky pads?

Themed around the world of football, this fiction story is perfect for struggling readers, to help them develop the basics of reading. With an exciting football-related story and a good range of characters, this book (part one of two parts) will engage and inspire readers who need a structured, systematic, synthetics phonics-based text.

Dark Star Part 4; The Trick

by Tony Norman

Published 1 October 2013
Things do not look good for Janaki, Art and Scooter. They have just seen Zardoz destroy some of their team players. Will they be next? Will they ever get back home? This fiction book (the last part of four) has beautiful full-colour illustrations, caption text and speech bubbles.

Themed around the world of football, this fiction story is perfect for struggling readers, to help them develop the basics of reading. With an exciting football-related story and a good range of characters, this book will engage and inspire readers who need a structured, systematic, synthetics phonics-based text.

The Mean Team

by Tony Norman

Published 1 October 2013
Zak is a good football player, but all his team do is moan and fight. Can Zak show them he can score a goal? This fiction book has beautiful full-colour illustrations and clear text.

Themed around the world of football, this fiction story is perfect for struggling readers, to help them develop the basics of reading. With an exciting football-related story and a good range of characters, this book will engage and inspire readers who need a structured, systematic, synthetics phonics-based text.

The Magic Match

by Tony Norman

Published 1 October 2013
'It's three-all with five minutes to play. The match is on TV, and Amba and Matt are in the commentator's box. Will there be more goals?' In this fiction play with beautiful full-colour illustrations there are five parts for readers. Witness all the drama of a tight game.

Themed around the world of football, this fiction story is perfect for struggling readers, to help them develop the basics of reading. With an exciting football-related story and a good range of characters, this book will engage and inspire readers who need a structured, systematic, synthetics phonics-based text.

The Big Match

by Tony Norman

Published 1 October 2013
It's the day of the big match. Who will win? The Big Match contains only pictures, with no words, introducing students to books and narratives without needing to focus on texts. This non-fiction book has fantastic full-colour photos and offers an opportunity for discussion about what happens on game day, for the players and the fans.

Centred around the world of professional football, this title is perfect for struggling readers, to help them develop the basics of reading. With intriguing topics and facts about football, this book will engage and inspire readers who need a structured, systematic, synthetics phonics-based text.

Great Players

by Tony Norman

Published 1 October 2013
Great Players contains only pictures, with no words, introducing students to books and narratives without needing to focus on texts. This non-fiction book has fantastic full-colour photos and illustrations, and offers an opportunity for discussion about famous footballers and some well-known facts about them.

Centred around the world of professional football, this title is perfect for struggling readers, to help them develop the basics of reading. With intriguing topics and facts about football, this book will engage and inspire readers who need a structured, systematic, synthetics phonics-based text.

Behind the Scenes

by Tony Norman

Published 1 October 2013
Behind the Scenes looks at the ground staff and other staff who all help the team on the pitch. Behind The Scenes contains only pictures, with no words, introducing students to books and narratives without needing to focus on texts. This non-fiction book has fantastic full-colour photos and offers an opportunity for discussion about all the different things that go on behind the scenes at a football club.

Centred around the world of professional football, this title is perfect for struggling readers, to help them develop the basics of reading. With intriguing topics and facts about football, this book will engage and inspire readers who need a structured, systematic, synthetics phonics-based text.

Kick Off to the Sun

by Tony Norman

Published 1 October 2013
The beautiful full-colour illustrations in this fiction book follows the story of Sol, Kit and Ben, who are in space, on a space rocket. They are off to a big, hot sun! It can be dull on a rocket, but football keeps them fit.

Themed around the world of football, this fiction story is perfect for struggling readers, to help them develop the basics of reading. With an exciting football-related story and a good range of characters, this book will engage and inspire readers who need a structured, systematic, synthetics phonics-based text.

Mark is on his holidays in Italy. He is sightseeing and having a good time. Then he meets the Romans! But The Rockets are with him. This fiction book (the final part of three) has beautiful full-colour illustrations, caption text and speech bubbles.

Themed around the world of football, this fiction story is perfect for struggling readers, to help them develop the basics of reading. With an exciting football-related story and a good range of characters, this book will engage and inspire readers who need a structured, systematic, synthetics phonics-based text.

The Silver Ball Part 3 completes the story of a boy who dreams of being a famous footballer and travelling the world playing for the best teams. The book contains only pictures, with no words, introducing students to books and narratives without needing to focus on texts.

Themed around the world of football, this fiction story is perfect for struggling readers, to help them develop the basics of reading. With an exciting football-related story and a good range of characters, this book will engage and inspire readers who need a structured, systematic, synthetics phonics-based text.

Janaki , Art and Scooter are on the Dark Star. But what are they doing there ? And who is the creepy Zardoz? This fiction book (part two of four) has beautiful full-colour illustrations, caption text and speech bubbles.

Themed around the world of football, this fiction story is perfect for struggling readers, to help them develop the basics of reading. With an exciting football-related story and a good range of characters, this book will engage and inspire readers who need a structured, systematic, synthetics phonics-based text.

Be the Ref...

by Tony Norman

Published 1 October 2013
Is the ball in the net? Is it a foul ? It 's up to you. You are the ref! In this non-fiction book with fantastic full-colour photos we learn what it is like to be the referee.

Centred around the world of professional football, this title is perfect for struggling readers, to help them develop the basics of reading. With intriguing topics and facts about football, this book will engage and inspire readers who need a structured, systematic, synthetics phonics-based text.

The Silver Ball Part 1 follows the story of a boy who dreams of being a famous footballer and travelling the world playing for the best teams. The book contains only pictures, with no words, introducing students to books and narratives without needing to focus on texts.

Themed around the world of football, this fiction story is perfect for struggling readers, to help them develop the basics of reading. With an exciting football-related story and a good range of characters, this book will engage and inspire readers who need a structured, systematic, synthetics phonics-based text.

This book contains a selection of poems, raps and beats about the game of football. It has fantastic full-colour photos and a higher level text. Are you football crazy?

Centred around the world of professional football, this title is perfect for struggling readers, to help them develop the basics of reading. With intriguing topics and facts about football, this book will engage and inspire readers who need a structured, systematic, synthetics phonics-based text.

The Silver Ball Part 2 continues the story of a boy who dreams of being a famous footballer and travelling the world playing for the best teams. The book contains only pictures, with no words, introducing students to books and narratives without needing to focus on texts.

Themed around the world of football, this fiction story is perfect for struggling readers, to help them develop the basics of reading. With an exciting football-related story and a good range of characters, this book will engage and inspire readers who need a structured, systematic, synthetics phonics-based text.

Kev the Kit Man

by Tony Norman

Published 1 October 2013
Kev is the kit man. He has all the kit. Top job, Kev! In this non-fiction book with fantastic full-colour photos we meet Kev and learn all about his important job looking after the football kit.

Centred around the world of professional football, this title is perfect for struggling readers, to help them develop the basics of reading. With intriguing topics and facts about football, this book will engage and inspire readers who need a structured, systematic, synthetics phonics-based text.

The Rockets play football on the beach, but Jazz falls asleep. She dreams that the big game is sold out. Will she get to see it? This fiction book (part two of three) has beautiful full-colour illustrations, caption text and speech bubbles.

Themed around the world of football, this fiction story is perfect for struggling readers, to help them develop the basics of reading. With an exciting football-related story and a good range of characters, this book will engage and inspire readers who need a structured, systematic, synthetics phonics-based text.