Book 18

Goal-getter

by Michael Hardcastle

Published 31 March 1999
Eddie loves playing football, but his coach is always criticising him and the rest of the team don't give him any support. What's worse, his older brother, Matthew, is the best player in the school. But when Matthew falls ill, the team need a striker to step in at the last moment. At last, this is Eddie's chance to prove himself. Will he be able to live up to the challenge?

Book 25

My Brother's a Keeper

by Michael Hardcastle

Published 28 January 2000
Justin hopes he's done the right thing by recommending his brother for the team, more than just goals are at stake as they play their big match against Harden Celtic.

Book 27

Mine's a Winner

by Michael Hardcastle

Published 30 June 2000
One in a series of graphic novels for 9-12 year-olds, especially boys, there are integrated black and white illustrations on every page, using comic strip conventions and cinematic devices (panning shots, close-ups and flash-backs). Pacy well plotted texts are written by established authors.

Book 34

Hit It!

by Michael Hardcastle

Published 30 April 2001
A series of graphic novels for 9-12 year olds. Each title uses comic strip conventions and cinematic devices such as panning shots, close-ups and flashbacks. The storylines should appeal to older readers as well.

Matthew's Goals

by Michael Hardcastle

Published 28 February 1997
Matthew doesn't care about anything as much as football. What's more, he's the best player in the whole school! But his mother has banned him from playing, and she doesn't seem to care if he misses the most important match of the season. The whole team are depending on him. Is there anything he can do?