The Fear
Tom Palmer author Robin Boyden illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:11th Sep '25
Should be back in stock very soon
(Dyslexia-friendly)
Kian has to face his fears of footballing failure in order to support a friend in this action-packed sports story from bestselling and award-winning author Tom Palmer.
Kian has to face his fears of footballing failure in order to support a friend in this action-packed sports story from bestselling and award-winning author Tom Palmer.
Kian’s best mate Azeem is desperate for them both to join the local football team. He can’t understand why Kian’s reluctant as he’s one of the best players on their estate.
But a bad experience with a former coach has robbed Kian of all his confidence. He wants to support his friend, but he doesn’t think he can face the pressure of being part of a team again.
Can Kian overcome the Fear?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 7.
"Speaks so honestly and realistically about the pressures of being in a team and of anxiety … it’s also a tale of friendship and the strength you get by opening up to others." – Check 'Em Out Books, blog
"An absolutely brilliant book for helping young people recognise and cope with anxiety … The Fear highlights the responsibility held by all adults who work with children, building them up and helping them understand themselves." — Scope for Imagination, blog
"Not only does [Tom Palmer] love football himself he knows how to write about it in a way that will hook youngsters into the reading habit … With thoughtful understanding this story explores themes that are important to all children; self-esteem, friendship and resilience and the importance of considering others." — A Library Lady, blog
ISBN: 9780008695705
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 5mm
Weight: 130g
72 pages