Ben is at his happiest playing for United and is getting top marks from the coach. But every day at school is a trial for Ben, as he struggles to hide a huge secret from his teachers and classmates.Ben's secret is starting to affect his game - can he swallow his pride and ask for help before he sidelines himself - for good?
Stay on the ball this season with Football Academy!Ben is at his happiest playing for United and is getting top marks from the coach. But every day at school is a trial for Ben, as he struggles to hide a huge secret from his teachers and classmates.Ben's secret is starting to affect his game - can he swallow his pride and ask for help before he sidelines himself - for good?
Tom Palmer has an international reputation in reader development. He is a coordinator of the Reading Partners consortium, works with The Reading Agency, Booktrust and the National Literacy Trust, and has been the official writer for the Premier League Reading Stars scheme for many years. Tom lives in West Yorkshire with his wife and daughter.
Name: Ben Blake Age: 11 Position: Midfielder Team: United Ben is at his happiest playing for United, and he's getting top marks from the coach. But every day at school is a trial for Ben, as he struggles to hide a huge secret from his teachers and classmates. Then Ben's secret starts to affect his game. Can he swallow his pride and ask for help before he's put on the bench - for good? Stay on the ball this season - don't miss any of the Academy action!
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