Goal-getter - Michael Hardcastle

Eddie loves playing football, but his coach is always criticising himand the rest of the team don't give him any support. What's worse, hisolder brother, Matthew, is the best player in the school. But whenMatthew falls ill, the team need a striker to step in at the lastmoment. At last, this is Eddie's chance to prove himself. Will he beable to live up to the challenge?

Michael Hardcastle has a passion for sports, whether it be tennis,

motorcross, horse racing or basketball, and has written over 90 sports

books for young people. However, he is best-known for his football

titles - ranging from Soccer Star, published by Egmont, to the Shoot Outseries for Faber.

'The bold outlines and strong all-action illustrations will attract boys.'
Irish Examiner (September 2010)