MacB, with the help of his friend Banksie, plans to supplant Duncan King as the star striker in their school football team. A nasty bike accident puts Duncan out of the game and gives MacB his chance. But Banksie becomes suspicious about the accident - just where was MacB at the time and how far would he go when urged on by his formidable mother?
I mean, really? REALLY? I'm teaching this to a middle set Year 8 group right now and they are just as bored as I am. It is The Worst. I hate a book that has specifically been written to be analysed in a classroom. It sucks all the fun out of storytelling. I will NEVER teach this again if I can help it.