Back of the Net
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Back of the Net
By (Author) Eve Ainsworth
Illustrated by Luna Valentine
HarperCollins Publishers
Barrington Stoke Ltd
18th November 2024
4th July 2024
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage emotions: Courage, bravery, hope
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Ball games and sports
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Bullying and harassment
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Self-awareness and self-esteem
Childrens / Teenage emotions: Worry, fear
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Life skills and choices
Physical Properties
Paperback
96
Width 130mm, Height 198mm, Spine 10mm
160g
Description
Facing up to fears of bullying, Eva finds the courage to take to the field in this heartwarming tale from acclaimed author Eve Ainsworth.
Evas football skills make her stand out while playing at break-time at school, so her friends cant understand why shes 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
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Author Bio
Eve Ainsworth is an award-winning teen author and experienced school speaker, with a background working for secondary schools in pastoral and child protection roles. She is the author of several best-selling novels including the award-winning and Carnegie Medal nominated 7 Days.
