Up and Running

by Alan Durant

Published 25 April 2022
It's the first match in major pre-season tournament, the Cathay Cup. Hosts Stanford FC are playing Sevilla. Academy hopeful and striker Callum is on the bench. Will he get the chance to get his First Team career up and running?

An aspirational series that follows two footballers, Callum and Jackson, through their first prestigious international pre-season tournament. It features relatable teen characters from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds and is set in the highly pressurised world of professional football. Perfect for readers who love an action-driven plot as well as committed football fans, these books have plenty of drama happening both and off the pitch.

The titles in this series of Hi-Lo books for students aged between 10 and 16 years include books for reading ages 9–10 years and utilise a range of dyslexia-friendly features to support pupils' reading.  Making the Team are printed on off-white paper and incorporate an easy-to-read font and text separated into bite-sized chunks, along with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing that can reduce visual stress. While these books have instantly appealing characters and gripping storylines, the language and sentence structure are intentionally written so that students who are reading behind their chronological age can succeed in reading them. 

Taking a Stand

by Alan Durant

Published 25 April 2022
The Cathay Cup final is fast approaching. There's a lot riding on this game for Academy hopeful Jackson. This is his chance to show his talent. But Jackson can't stop thinking about the racist abuse he's had from a teammate. He would rather ignore it and pretend it never happened, but deep down, he knows what he has to do. It's time to take a stand.

An aspirational series that follows two footballers, Callum and Jackson, throught their first prestigious international pre-season tournament. It features relatable teen characters from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds and is set in the highly pressurised world of professional football. Perfect for readers who love an action-driven plot as well as committed football fans, these books have plenty of drama happening both and off the pitch.

The titles in this series of Hi-Lo books for students aged between 10 and 16 years include books for reading ages 9–10 years and utilise a range of dyslexia-friendly features to support pupils' reading.  Making the Team are printed on off-white paper and incorporate an easy-to-read font and text separated into bite-sized chunks, along with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing that can reduce visual stress. While these books have instantly appealing characters and gripping storylines, the language and sentence structure are intentionally written so that students who are reading behind their chronological age can succeed in reading them. 

The Battle

by Alan Durant

Published 25 April 2022
Meet Jackson Mbemba. He's an academy player who is tough-tackling, fast, skilful and always has energy for a battle. Wait until he discovers that breaking into the Stanford FC First Team isn't just a battle - it's war!

An aspirational series that follows two footballers, Callum and Jackson, through their first prestigious international pre-season tournament. It features relatable teen characters from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds and is set in the highly pressurised world of professional football. Perfect for readers who love an action-driven plot as well as committed football fans, these books have plenty of drama happening both and off the pitch.

The titles in this series of Hi-Lo books for students aged between 10 and 16 years include books for reading ages 9–10 years and utilise a range of dyslexia-friendly features to support pupils' reading.  Making the Team are printed on off-white paper and incorporate an easy-to-read font and text separated into bite-sized chunks, along with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing that can reduce visual stress. While these books have instantly appealing characters and gripping storylines, the language and sentence structure are intentionally written so that students who are reading behind their chronological age can succeed in reading them. 

Paying the Penalty

by Alan Durant

Published 25 April 2022
Academy footballer Jackson Mbemba has a lot going on. When he stands up to a gang leader on the estate where his family lives, it seems his day just couldn't get harder. But his football team, Stanford FC, still need to qualify for the final of the Cathay Cup. Will Jackson's split focus mean there's a penalty to pay?

An aspirational series that follows two footballers, Callum and Jackson, throught their first prestigious international pre-season tournament. It features relatable teen characters from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds and is set in the highly pressurised world of professional football. Perfect for readers who love an action-driven plot as well as committed football fans, these books have plenty of drama happening both and off the pitch.

The titles in this series of Hi-Lo books for students aged between 10 and 16 years include books for reading ages 9–10 years and utilise a range of dyslexia-friendly features to support pupils' reading.  Making the Team are printed on off-white paper and incorporate an easy-to-read font and text separated into bite-sized chunks, along with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing that can reduce visual stress. While these books have instantly appealing characters and gripping storylines, the language and sentence structure are intentionally written so that students who are reading behind their chronological age can succeed in reading them. 

The Final

by Alan Durant

Published 25 April 2022
The big day has arrived. Callum is playing for Stanford FC in the final of a major pre-season tournament, the Cathay Cup. If Callum does well, he could win a professional football contract. Will this be the kick-off or the final whistle of his football career? 

An aspirational series that follows two footballers, Callum and Jackson, throught their first prestigious international pre-season tournament. It features relatable teen characters from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds and is set in the highly pressurised world of professional football. Perfect for readers who love an action-driven plot as well as committed football fans, these books have plenty of drama happening both and off the pitch.

The titles in this series of Hi-Lo books for students aged between 10 and 16 years include books for reading ages 9–10 years and utilise a range of dyslexia-friendly features to support pupils' reading.  Making the Team are printed on off-white paper and incorporate an easy-to-read font and text separated into bite-sized chunks, along with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing that can reduce visual stress. While these books have instantly appealing characters and gripping storylines, the language and sentence structure are intentionally written so that students who are reading behind their chronological age can succeed in reading them. 

The Challenge

by Alan Durant

Published 25 April 2022
Meet Callum Cooper. He and four other academy players have been given the chance to join the First Team for a major pre-season tournament. It's a big step up. Will they be up to the challenge?

An aspirational series that follows two footballers, Callum and Jackson, through their first prestigious international pre-season tournament. It features relatable teen characters from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds and is set in the highly pressurised world of professional football. Perfect for readers who love an action-driven plot as well as committed football fans, these books have plenty of drama happening both and off the pitch.

The titles in this series of Hi-Lo books for students aged between 10 and 16 years include books for reading ages 9–10 years and utilise a range of dyslexia-friendly features to support pupils' reading.  Making the Team are printed on off-white paper and incorporate an easy-to-read font and text separated into bite-sized chunks, along with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing that can reduce visual stress. While these books have instantly appealing characters and gripping storylines, the language and sentence structure are intentionally written so that students who are reading behind their chronological age can succeed in reading them.