Full Description
A gripping football-filled adventure based in the Romani
community of 19th-century Sheffield."The
superb Voices series takes unsung heroes of the past
and imagines them recounting the story of their remarkable lives'
" - The Times
This action-packed story is told through the
eyes of young Lijah, as he navigates life and discovers
football and the legendary Rab
Howell.
"Quick history of Rab Howell: born in a wagon on a camp
like 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'Neill
shows us an important and intriguing time in Britain
that's sure to fascinate young readers.
VOICES: A thrilling series showcasing
some 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 made
a home for themselves - from Roman times to the present day.
