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The second in a brilliant dyslexia-friendly series that is also perfect as a quick read for Upper KS2 readers.
In this instalment, a five-a-side tournament is on the horizon and Bobby and his friend Maisie can’t wait to join in. However, an injustice arises when Maisie’s girls’ team is no longer allowed to play. Not one to let unfairness go unchallenged, Bobby comes up with a plan to turn the tide.
It’s a short read with heartwarming characters and real-life issues, and Bobby certainly strikes a chord with children who love football.
A brilliant dyslexic-friendly book that is also perfect as a quick read for confident readers.
Bobby Bains loves football. He dreams about it, he plays it at school, on the weekends and is even trying to get his grandfather to play football! Bobby lives with his mum and her dad, his Nana-ji, because Bobby’s dad left when he was a baby. Bobby is a Sikh, and his religion teaches him to be kind, and he is a really kind person. His mum works for the community food bank, where Bobby notices a lonely pensioner called Trevor. When the pensioner turns up at Bobby’s football match, he gets an idea to get Trevor and Nana-ji to become friends.
I think lots of children will be pleased to see this book. ‘Bobby Bains plays a blinder’ is a heartwarming read about community, friendship and kindness.
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