SECRET FC by Tom Palmer
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Author: Tom Palmer
Funny, uplifting, and full of heart, SECRET FC is a celebration of friendship, teamwork, and the joy of football - perfect for young readers who love sport and stories about standing up for what they love.
Lily, Zack, and Khal are football-mad, so when their new headteacher bans football in the playground, it feels like the worst decision ever. Break-time is suddenly boring, unfair, and totally joyless. But giving up football? Not a chance.
When Zack comes up with a bold idea, the friends form a top-secret football club, meeting in secret to keep the game they love alive. As word spreads and more kids get involved, Secret FC becomes about more than just football - it’s about inclusion, confidence, and finding your voice, even when the rules don’t seem fair.
Written by one of the UK’s leading children’s sports authors, Secret FC is an inspiring, feel-good read that shows how creativity and courage can turn a problem into a victory.
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