Football Phenomenon
Jake Maddox author Katie Wood illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Capstone Global Library Ltd
Published:24th Jun '21
Should be back in stock very soon
Cameron Jones plays football to please his father, who hopes for a scholarship. Moving to a small-town team, he discovers a less competitive environment that might reignite his passion for the game.
In Football Phenomenon, we follow the journey of Cameron Jones, a young football player caught in the tension between his father's aspirations and his own feelings towards the sport. Cameron participates in football not out of passion, but rather to fulfill his father's dreams of securing a university funding bursary. This pressure weighs heavily on him, leading to a sense of detachment from the game he once enjoyed.
When Cameron's father accepts a new job that relocates them from the bustling city to a small-town team, Cameron sees this as an opportunity to step back from the sport. The new environment presents a stark contrast to what he is accustomed to—his new team lacks organization and his teammates appear indifferent to the dedication required to succeed. This situation initially reinforces Cameron's desire to distance himself from football, as he grapples with the lack of commitment around him.
However, as the story unfolds, Cameron begins to discover that this seemingly unstructured team may offer him the chance to rediscover the joy of playing football. The relaxed atmosphere allows him to reconnect with the essence of the game, fostering camaraderie and a renewed sense of fun among his teammates. Through this experience, Cameron learns valuable lessons about teamwork, personal motivation, and the importance of enjoying the game for its own sake, ultimately transforming his relationship with football.
ISBN: 9781398204317
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Weight: unknown
72 pages