Gerard Siggins, een voormalig sportjournalist, maakt de overstap naar de literaire wereld en biedt lezers boeiende verhalen. Zijn werken kenmerken zich door scherpe observatie en een analytische aanpak die tijdens zijn journalistieke carrière is aangescherpt. Siggins verkent thema's met diepgang en nuances die de lezer boeien. Zijn schrijfstijl is nauwgezet geconstrueerd en biedt een uniek perspectief op lonende onderwerpen.
School is out for summer and Eoin is heading off on the rugby trip of a lifetime, Down Under, to play for the Lions Cubs against the Baby Blacks. But why is his place on the team under threat? And why has the ghost of Dave Gallaher turned up in New Zealand?
Eoin Madden is now captain of the Under 14s team and has to deal with friction between his friend Rory and new boy Dylan as they battle for a place as scrum- half. Fast-paced action, mysterious spirits and feuding friends - it's a season to remember!Sequel to the hugely successful Rugby Spirit.
Five kids with one dream: to become the greatest sports stars in the world!Joe knows he has no chance of catching the mysterious scout's eye - he loves football, but he's by far the worst player in his club. Despite this, he's whisked away to a remote island and teamed up with four other kids: Kim, Craig, Ajit and Jess.
Eoin has just started a new school ... and a new sport. Everyone at school is mad about rugby, but Eoin hasn't even held a rugby ball before! And why does everybody seem to know more about his own grandad than he does?
Five kids with one dream: to become the greatest sports stars in the world!Joe knows he has no chance of catching the mysterious scout's eye - he loves football, but he's by far the worst player in his club. Despite this, he's whisked away to a remote island and teamed up with four other kids: Kim, Craig, Ajit and Jess.
In this concluding installment of the "Rugby Spirit" series, a blend of mystery and sports captivates young readers, particularly those who may be hesitant to dive into books. Crafted by a seasoned sports journalist, the narrative engages with themes of teamwork and perseverance, making it an appealing choice for ages 9 and up.
Delving into the rich history and rules of Irish rugby, this beautifully illustrated book covers the four provincial teams and highlights legendary players. It serves as a comprehensive guide for fans, offering in-depth insights and captivating visuals that celebrate the sport's heritage and culture in Ireland.
Five kids with one dream: to become the greatest sports stars in the world! Read all about Kim and her friends at Sports Academy where, with the help of eccentric, genius coaches, they are transformed into serious players in their own sports.
With no rugby over the summer, sports-mad Eoin Madden and his friends head to Ormondstown GAA club to get involved in hurling and football. Some local bullies spoil things a bit -- but when the ghosts of Brian Hanrahan and Michael Hogan appear, it's clear there is something more sinister brewing.
Rugby Spirit book 8. Eoin wants a break from rugby this year and he jumps at the chance to play soccer instead! But who is the ghostly footballer with links to Dalymount Park that Eoin and his friends keep meeting? From Busby Babes to Castlerock Red Rockets, football links the generations.