Football Academy: Captain Fantastic: The bestselling, action-packed premier league football series for 7+ readers

Name: Football Academy: Captain Fantastic: The bestselling, action-packed premier league football series for 7+ readers
Rating: 4.333333492279053 (6 reviews)

Tom Palmer

Jan 2010 · Football Academy Book 6 · Penguin UK

6 reviews

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SHORTLISTED FOR A BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD

'Can't recommend this series enough.' – Amazon reviewer
'Best way to get football-crazy kids reading!' – Amazon reviewer
'I bought the books for my boys and they read them every night.' – Amazon reviewer

Put on your boots and get ready to SCORE!

Football Academy: Captain Fantastic is the sixth book in the bestselling Football Academy series by Tom Palmer.

Since Ryan Flynn got into trouble for bullying, he's been determined to pull his socks up and be the best captain United's ever had. So when team-mate Craig causes problems on - and off - the pitch, Ryan knows he must get to the bottom of it or he'll lose a talented player. But Craig's worries are much bigger than Ryan realized - can he help Craig and stop him from being shown the red card?

Researched at a Premier League club, Tom Palmer’s Football Academy series is packed with authentic football detail and fast-paced action that will hook young readers from the first page.

Follow the football adventures of different boys in United U12s team!
Football Academy: Boys United
Football Academy: Striking Out
Football Academy: The Real Thing
Football Academy: Reading the Game
Football Academy: Free Kick
Football Academy: Captain Fantastic

SHORTLISTED FOR A BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD 'Can't recommend this series enough.' – Amazon reviewer 'Best way to get football-crazy kids reading!' – Amazon reviewer 'I bought the books for my boys and they read them every night.' – Amazon reviewer Put on your boots and get ready to SCORE! Football Ac...

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6 reviews

Rian Gunn

October 1, 2025

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About the author

Tom Palmer is the best-selling author of over 70 children's books, including the Football Academy series and the Football Detective series for Puffin. He has sold over 1.4 million books worldwide and won multiple awards, all voted for by children. Tom works regularly with partners such as the Premier League, the RFU and several football clubs, using the power of the game to encourage children to read for pleasure, and works tirelessly with schools and children all over the country. He lives in Yorkshire with his wife and daughter.

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