Back of the Net
- Author Eve Ainsworth, Eve Ainsworth, Illustrated by Luna Valentine
- Narrator Beth Eyre
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Run Time 1 hours and 1 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Self-awareness and self-esteem.
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Price p/Title
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What to expect
Facing up to fears of bullying, Eva finds the courage to take to the field in this heartwarming tale from acclaimed author Eve Ainsworth.
Eva’s football skills make her stand out while playing at break-time at school, so her friends can’t understand why she’s reluctant to join them in playing for their local team, the Lightmoor Lionesses.
Horribly bullied at her last school due to a painful skin condition, Eva is terrified that the same thing will happen again if her new friends find out. Her instinct is to hide away, but can she find the courage to take to the field and play the game she loves?
Critics Review
“Inspirational and uplifting” – The Times
“A really brilliant book and it comes from the most phenomenal publisher, Barrington Stoke … Short, sweet story, great ending” – RTÉ Radio 1
“Sensitively told, contemporary tale about a girl who suffers from psoriasis … will certainly score a winning goal with football fans and any youngsters facing their own challenges with psoriasis, anxiety and lack of confidence.” – Lancashire Post
“An inspiring story of friendship and empathy. It shows readers that even when things are tough, being brave and stepping into difficult situations is much better than running away … It’s books like these that help children build community and safe spaces for everyone.” – Scope for Imagination
“A truly unique book … I love that this story tackles themes of bullying, low confidence and low self-esteem and aims to kick them out of the field through friendship, love, kindness and courage … Heart-warming and powerful this book shoots and scores.” – Mini Travellers, blog
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