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Striking Out by Tom Palmer - review

Striking Out by Tom Palmer

The story is about a boy called James Cunningham. The other characters are his mum, his dad and some of his team members. He likes playing football but no longer wants to play football for Manchester United Junior football club. James's dad doesn't want James to leave the academy because his dad used to play as a professional footballer for England. James feels worried because his dad wants him to play for England. In the last game for James he played against Chelsea, then after half time Manchester scored. Manchester United won the cup and when they returned to their accommodation they had a party. In the end James told his dad that he wants to leave the football club. James was relieved that his dad was not angry with him and James said to his dad I want to try singing. His dad encouraged him to try his new hobby. I would give this book 10/10

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