Books with author M. Hardcastle

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Competitive swimming is everything to Jay - and she's one of the top athletes in the Swimming Club. But little does she know when she invites Hughie and Tally to join the Club that she might not be the star much longer....

Keith and his friends at Bank Vale United are delighted when they are chosen to tour in the summer holidays, but the downside is that some rival Sunday League players share the squad. Whatever happens, they are sure of an eventful holiday. Illustrated by Trevor Stubley.

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Keith and his friends at Bank Vale United are delighted when they are chosen to tour in the summer holidays, but the downside is that some rival Sunday League players share the squad. Whatever happens, they are sure of an eventful holiday. Illustrated by Trevor Stubley.

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The Goal Kings are going through a bad patch: their league form is dipping, their star striker can't control his temper in front of the referee, and some of the parents are calling for the coach to be replaced. Then the Kings' most important match of the season ends in a penalty shoot-out.

There are serious signs of discontent in the Goal Kings football team. Convinced that his true talent as a striker isn't being recognized, Davey makes secret approaches to another club, Alex is also plotting a surprise move, and coach Ricky Todd, with the pressure on, has problems of his own.

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An over-enthusiastic mother supporter, a dog with a particular interest in soccer, and unusual invaders of the pitch, are just some of the themes in this collection of six stories.