In this heart-stopping adventure based on real historical events,Richard O'Neill introduces readers to Rab Howell, England's firstever professional Romani football player.
A gripping football-filled adventure based in the Romanicommunity of 19th-century Sheffield.“Thesuperb Voices series takes unsung heroes of the pastand imagines them recounting the story of their remarkable lives'” - The Times This action-packed story is told through theeyes of young Lijah, as he navigates life and discoversfootball and the legendary RabHowell.“Quick history of Rab Howell: born in a wagon on a camplike yours about thirty years ago. He played for United and England,and was one of the best players I ever saw.”In this heart-stopping adventure, Richard O’Neillshows us an important and intriguing time in Britainthat’s sure to fascinate young readers. VOICES: A thrilling series showcasingsome of the UK’s finest writers for young people.Voices reflects the authentic, unsung stories of our past.Each story in the series shows that, even in times of great upheaval,a myriad of people have arrived on this island and madea home for themselves – from Roman times to the present day.
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