Football Factor

6 total works

Goal Machine

by Alan Durant

Published 24 October 2013

Naz is nicknamed the "goal machine" because he scores goals for fun. He's the league's top scorer. But then things start to go wrong: fabulous saves, the woodwork, an injury...His confidence wanes and he tries too hard. All of a sudden he can't buy a goal. His place is in doubt for the cup game. An injury gives him a break and he finally gets back on track - with a huge slice of luck - and ends up scoring a hat-trick. Freestylers are a range of reading books with low-level text for readers with a reading age of 5-7. The engaging stories are perfect for older, struggling readers as well as emerging readers. All texts have been checked by reading consultant Dee Reid.

First Match

by Alan Durant

Published 26 September 2013

Seventeen-year-old Danny Zico is amazed when he gets the manager's call to join the first team squad for the first time. He was part of the Youth Cup wining team but has only played a handful of reserve games. Now he's about to make his debut for the first team in the first round of the cup. Will nerves get the better of him? Freestylers are a range of reading books with low-level text for readers with a reading age of 5-7. The engaging stories are perfect for older, struggling readers as well as emerging readers. All texts have been checked by reading consultant Dee Reid.

Tough Tackling

by Alan Durant

Published 24 October 2013

Ledley is a young centre back with a bright future. But when he comes up against seasoned international centre forward Ryan Strong, he's given a rough ride. Now the two teams are to meet again in the cup quarter final. Ledley needs to learn fast and stand up tall if he's to come out on top and help Sheldon to the semi-finals. Freestylers are a range of reading books with low-level text for readers with a reading age of 5-7. The engaging stories are perfect for older, struggling readers as well as emerging readers. All texts have been checked by reading consultant Dee Reid.

Safe Keeping

by Alan Durant

Published 28 November 2013

Joe's been outstanding all season. Everyone reckons he's been Sheldon's player of the year so far. He has a great understanding with Ledley. But he's also very superstitious. When he loses the lucky coin that his granddad gave him for "safe keeping", he gets the jitters. And there's a little matter of a cup semi-final to play. After making a bad error in the game, Joe makes amends in the penalty shoot out. And the coin turns up! Freestylers are a range of reading books with low-level text for readers with a reading age of 5-7. The engaging stories are perfect for older, struggling readers as well as emerging readers. All texts have been checked by reading consultant Dee Reid.

Cup Glory

by Alan Durant

Published 28 November 2013

Sheldon have made it to the Cup Final. They are very much the underdogs. Their opponents West Cross United are top of the league and full of internationals. It's time for Danny, Robbie, Ledley, Kyle, Naz, Joe and the others to show how good and determined they are - and to believe that, as their manager reminds them, on their day they can beat anyone. But will their efforts be good enough to lift the trophy?

'Freestylers' are a range of reading books with low-level text for readers of both sexes with a reading age of 5-7. The engaging stories are perfect for older, struggling readers as well as emerging readers. The books can be used for both guided reading and independent reading.

A core character throughout the series of six football titles, provides familiarity, which builds confidence and eases readers from one story to the next, accelerating reading progress.

All texts have been checked by reading consultant Dee Reid. Dee is an expert in the field of children's literacy and has produced many award-winning series and some of the best education books and training programmes available to teachers looking to support children's literacy.

Seeing Red

by Alan Durant

Published 26 September 2013

Robbie is sent off for punching an opponent. His manager gives him a final warning. Sheldon's assistant coach Dougie Brown shows Robbie some old film footage that makes him think about his behaviour. But will he get his place back in the team? Freestylers are a range of reading books with low-level text for readers with a reading age of 5-7. The engaging stories are perfect for older, struggling readers as well as emerging readers. All texts have been checked by reading consultant Dee Reid.