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Eve Ainsworth, Luna Valentine

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Barrington Stoke Ltd
04 July 2024

Facing up to fears of bullying, Eva finds the courage to take to the field in this heartwarming tale from acclaimed author Eve Ainsworth.

Eva’s football skills make her stand out while playing at break-time at school, so her friends can’t understand why she’s 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?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

By: Eve Ainsworth
Illustrated by: Luna Valentine
Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 160g
ISBN: 9781800903142
ISBN 10: 1800903146
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 04 July 2024
Recommended Age: 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Young adult , English as a second language , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for Back of the Net

"""Inspirational and uplifting"" – The Times ""Sensitively told, contemporary tale about a girl who suffers from psoriasis … Eva’s battle to overcome her fears is brought to life by Luna Valentine’s lively illustrations, and will certainly score a winning goal with football fans and any youngsters facing their own challenges with psoriasis, anxiety and lack of confidence."" – Lancashire Post “A truly unique book about a condition that I have never seen addressed in a book. I love that this story tackles themes of bullying, low confidence and low self-esteem and aims to kick them out of the field through friendship, love, kindness and courage … Heart-warming and powerful this book shoots and scores."" – Mini Travellers, blog"