{"product_id":"foul-play-tom-palmer-5-books-collection-set-childrens-fiction-paperback","title":"Foul Play Series by Tom Palmer 5 Books Collection Set - Children's Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFoul Play\u003cbr\u003e\nFoul Play: Own Goal\u003cbr\u003e\nFoul Play: Dead Ball\u003cbr\u003e\nFoul Play: Killer Pass\u003cbr\u003e\nFoul Play: Off Side\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Barrington Stoke\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 8-11 (Grades 3-6)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTom Palmer's Foul Play series brings together fast, punchy football mysteries built for readers who want short chapters, big action, and a genuine reason to keep turning pages. Each story follows young football fans caught up in a real-world puzzle - a missing star, a match-fixing plot, a threat behind the scenes - where the beautiful game becomes the backdrop for detective work. Written in Palmer's trademark lean, high-energy style, these paperbacks are designed to hook reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike, pairing the thrill of the terraces with the satisfaction of a mystery solved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis five-book collection showcases Tom Palmer at his most gripping, taking football-mad readers from local pitches to high-stakes international fixtures. Palmer builds each story around a central mystery - a suspicious owner, a vanished player, a fixed result, a dangerous cover-up. The football setting isn't just color; it drives the plot, with locker rooms, training grounds, and stadium tunnels becoming scenes of investigation. Young sleuths use observation, persistence, and teamwork to untangle each case, echoing values of fair play and loyalty found throughout Palmer's work. Chapters stay short and the pace brisk, a hallmark of books built for readers who want a story that moves. Each title stands alone as a complete mystery, so readers can start with any book, though fans will enjoy spotting recurring themes of trust and honesty. The result is a collection equally at home in a classroom library or on a shelf at home - accessible for developing readers, engaging for confident ones, and packed with football authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive complete football mystery stories in one paperback collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, punchy chapters built to keep young readers engaged and turning pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by Tom Palmer, a respected name in football-themed fiction for kids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for reluctant readers who want fast-paced, plot-driven stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for classroom libraries, school reading corners, and home shelves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA natural gift for football fans who enjoy sport and mystery combined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFoul Play — The story that launches the series, centered on a mystery threatening the world of a football-mad young detective.\u003cbr\u003e\nFoul Play: Own Goal — A plot involving a club's ownership puts loyalty and trust to the test both on and off the pitch.\u003cbr\u003e\nFoul Play: Dead Ball — The action shifts to a high-profile international match under threat from those looking to fix the result.\u003cbr\u003e\nFoul Play: Killer Pass — A new case pulls the young sleuth back into danger as another football mystery unfolds.\u003cbr\u003e\nFoul Play: Off Side — The collection's mystery continues with fresh suspects, fresh clues, and the same football-fueled tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTom Palmer is a British author widely known for writing sports fiction that gets reluctant readers hooked on books. He has built a career writing short, fast-paced novels for young football fans, often working with publishers who specialize in accessible, dyslexia-friendly formats designed for developing and reluctant readers. Palmer's stories combine authentic footballing detail with clear, propulsive plotting, making his books popular choices for school reading programs, classroom libraries, and independent readers who want a quick, satisfying, page-turning story from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFive complete football mysteries, one paperback set - perfect for birthday gifts, stocking stuffers, or building a summer reading pile. Short chapters and constant momentum make this an easy sell for reluctant readers, while genuine football detail keeps sports fans hooked from kickoff to final whistle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tom Palmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57202311070070,"sku":"BE-PGN-U0291572-B00C0X8J5S","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/foul-play-tom-palmer-paperback.jpg?v=1785867288","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/foul-play-tom-palmer-5-books-collection-set-childrens-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}