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Summary

Tom Palmer’s bestselling WWl novel, based on the true story of war hero and footballing legend Jack Cock. 
It's the proudest moment of Jack's life – his debut as a professional footballer. Now he has a chance to achieve his dream of playing for his country. But it's 1914 and the world is at war. Talk of sportsmen's cowardice leads to the formation of a Footballers' Battalion and Jack has little choice but to join up. The promise of a Cup in Flanders offers a glimmer of hope, but Jack and his teammates will have to survive a waking nightmare if they are ever to play again. 
In this Sunday Times bestselling book, Jack's journey from the soccer field to the battlefield is a riveting adventure that will captivate both young adult and teenage readers. The historical context adds depth to the action, making it a must-read for those interested in both sports and military stories. 
For fans of T.Z. Layton (The Academy V), Usborne (The Book of Stolen Dreams), Jeff Kinney (Diary of a Wimpy Kid), Dan Freedman (Jamie Johnson), and Martin Smith (The Football Superstar). 
HarperCollins 2024

Duration: about 2 hours (02:10:47)
Publishing date: 2024-05-09; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —

• Young Readers