If it wasn’t for Tom, one young boy would be much happier at school – he would be able to play football without being taunted from the sidelines. But is Tom as strong-willed when he is forced to play football as well? This thought-provoking story was written by award-winning author Catherine MacPhail.

* Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading.

* Text type: A story by a significant author

* Curriculum links: Citizenship; P.E.

* This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.