Books with author P. Palmer

United's under-twelves are in Poland for a tournament. Goal-keeper Tomasz is very excited to be playing in his home country, but team captain Ryan thinks Poland are rubbish - in fact, he thinks everything Polish is rubbish. Ryan's behaviour causes trouble both on and off the pitch. Can Ryan and Tomasz tackle their differences - or will Ryan's bullying foul United's chance of success?

The fifth book in the fast-paced Football Academy series.James has been a junior player at United for a long time. Everyone expects him to follow in his dad's footsteps and play for England one day. But James isn't so sure. He has something he wants to do even more than football. Something that means he would have to give up football. The problem is he doesn't want to disappoint his dad. At a tournament in London, where he is pitched against Arsenal and Chelsea players, James finally makes his mind up.

Audrey likes computers, television, and all of the latest styles. Great Aunt Virginia lives in a minuscule apartment stuffed with antique books and dolls, and her coffee table holds an ancient, formal child’s tea set. Yet when a friend needs help, Great Aunt Virginia’s magic tea set carries her and Audrey to the land of Arcadia where dolls are real and alive.To save their friend, Great Aunt Virginia teaches Audrey magic jump-rope chants; as Audrey recites the secret rhymes, reality changes with each flip of her gold-glittering jump-rope. Slowly Audrey learns the chants that give her unlimited power in Arcadia and the real world ... and the responsibility that comes with wielding power.A terrible new threat must be faced in Arcadia: the baby dolls have vanished, squads of tin soldiers have been attacked, and the paper dolls, marionettes, and hand puppets are helpless. Three mysterious, powerful enemies have united to enslave the dolls, but the greatest danger of all is balancing the needs of the magical world with the demands of Audrey's real life. Magical challenges in both worlds force Audrey to risk everything to win the lives of those she loves.

Danny is obsessed with two things: football especially City Football Club and investigating crimes. So when England and City footballing hero Sam Roberts is reported missing the day after Danny saw him being taken, blindfolded, into the bowels of the City FC stadium late at night, he's determined to get to the bottom of it. But is Danny getting into something he can't handle?

Teamwork is the prequel to Tom Palmer’s 100,000 selling Football Academy series, published by Puffin. Before Jake, Yunis and the other United U12s play against the top teams in England, they are taken on a club trip to the Bernabeu to play the mighty Barcelona. But – with the team struggling to get on off the pitch – m how will the get on on the pitch. And who is the small footballer with the number 10 on his back who seems interested in watching Barcelona v United.

Daniel Welsh was born different—and to Daniel, to be different means to be alone. But what if he’s wrong?Born an albino with a photographic memory, Daniel Welsh never expected to fit in. Yet, when he is approached by Trinity—a young girl who definitely isn’t human—she reveals a whole new world where he might just belong. Ariest is a place where his features aren’t a disability or the mark of a freak, but rather a trait of powerful mages born of human-faerie unions. His father is a renowned war hero and swordsman, his mother is a human doctor, and that makes him a powerful mage that’ll tip the scales. Magic is real—and so is the threat it brings.Trinity and her father, a battle mage, aren’t the only ones to have discovered Daniel and his gifts hidden in the human realm.The Shade have awakened.Enemies to the fae realm long thought dead have been lying in wait for their moment to strike. Young mages like Daniel are the perfect morsel for their starving appetites and they start their killing spree without delay with the nearest unsuspecting mage boy. Daniel cannot sit idly by while monsters take innocent lives, so he will embrace a destiny he is only just beginning to understand... even if it means losing a life that’s finally worth living."In Birth of the Mortokai, D.G. Palmer has created a book that flows so beautifully."- Mai’s Musings"What a spellbinding magical book!"- Fany Van Hemelen‘’D.G. Palmer created a beautifully, vivid world and a plot that kept me glued to the book! The story is fast-paced, imaginative and magical.’’ - Jessica Belmont“A creative blend of speculative fantasy fiction and traditional folklore, there’s a little something for all fantasy lovers. From undiscovered heroes and lurking villains to beautiful damsels and handsome rogues”- Minimac Reviews“This YA fantasy tells the familiar story of a chosen one finding out they have hitherto undiscovered powers but the strong, likeable characters and vivid descriptions ensure it is a really engaging tale throughout.”- Hair Past A Freckle“Birth of the Mortokai is the first in the new YA Fantasy series by D.G. Palmer For fans of YA Fantasy this is one to get on the radar If you enjoyed novels such as Inkheart, Iron Fey, and in ways, Percy Jackson, then I’d check this out. It’s a series I’ll be keeping my eye on.’’- Radzy Writes & Reviews“The imagery in this book is superb, the author skillfully uses descriptive language to paint pictures in the imagination of the reader. There’s also great world building, creating different realms and beings with magic, mischief, danger and destiny in a fascinating fantasy that had me turning the pages, never knowing what new twist might occur.This is the start of a compelling new series, potentially the next young adult Harry Potteresque series with mayhem, mystery and malice mixed together to form an enthralling story that I want to continue to read. If you enjoy action packed, magical fantasy adventures like I do, I highly recommend you read this!’’- Splashes Into Books“The world-building is solid, the magic system is not only believable but also understandable, the characterization is good, the pacing is nicely done, the plot is well mapped out, and the Urban Fantasy / Fantasy / Comic Fantasy aspects all mesh together into a brilliantly fun coming-of-age adventure. There is some lovely humour and, at times, a gentle human depth to it.”- ayjaypagefarer“5 magic stars!!For the spellbinding, adventure filled tale, that would be a perfect fit for a Disney movie!” – The Magic Book CornerBirth of the Mortokai is a young adult coming of age fantasy novel. Trigger warning: this novel contains descriptions of albinism, a real genetic disorder

"SKY is a sci-fi paranormal romance with a plot so extremely captivating, readers will find it difficult to put the book down." - Beach Bound BooksTeenager Tomas Moone thinks he may be losing his mind. For years, he has shared a secret, ethereal romance with a girl from his dreams he calls Sky. But Tomas is heart-broken when Sky suddenly disappears and Selene, a dark, mysterious woman appears in her place. Selene takes him to distant, alien worlds while he sleeps, promising power and immortality. But Tomas dearly misses Sky and he longs to see her again. When Selene appears in physical form, revealing the secret of who she really is, Tomas is stunned. Suddenly, he has a new reason for living – to help Selene save the last of her race and find Sky, the girl of his dreams. But Tomas is unaware Selene has hidden plans for him – plans that threaten him, the girl he loves and everything he holds dear…SKY is a thrilling story that will appeal to both young adult and new adult readers of fast-paced mystery novels.PROLOGUE:In the timeless space between consciousness and sleep, Tomas Moone met the girl he would love for the rest of his short time on Earth. It happened during one of those perfect summer days you don’t want to end. He lay on the grass, gazing up at the sky, trying to look at those strange, squiggly things you get in your eye. But as soon as he caught a glimpse of one, it darted away. As Tomas drifted off to sleep, he saw her face and named her Sky. She seemed just as surprised as Tomas, but then the small, blonde girl with the pretty face smiled and disappeared.UPDATE: This edition includes preview chapters of STARGAZERS (SKY: BOOK 2)You can follow the author on twitter @r_e_palmer