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Seeing Red

By Eve Ainsworth
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Battling problems at home, Amelia risks her spot on the football squad when she lashes out at her teammates in this sensitively told sports tale from acclaimed author Eve Ainsworth. Seeing Red explores the challenges faced by Amelia, for whom football used to be an escape... Read More
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Battling problems at home, Amelia risks her spot on the football squad when she lashes out at her teammates in this sensitively told sports tale from acclaimed author Eve Ainsworth.

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Battling problems at home, Amelia risks her spot on the football squad when she lashes out at her teammates in this sensitively told sports tale from acclaimed author Eve Ainsworth.

Seeing Red explores the challenges faced by Amelia, for whom football used to be an escape when her parents were arguing. Now that her dad has moved out and her mum is struggling to cope, it has become just another source of stress.

Amelia finds herself late for practice while trying to help her mum and struggles to concentrate during important matches. Her coach and teammates are all worried, but it’s difficult to help when Amelia lashes out in anger.

Can Amelia find a way to get the support she needs before her temper pushes everyone away?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008705800

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 June 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Illustration: 14 b/w, illus, (14 internal illos b/w)

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Luna Valentine

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 96

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dyslexia-Friendly Books Eve Ainsworth Young Adult

About the Author

Eve Ainsworth is an award-winning teen author and experienced school speaker, with a background working for secondary schools in pastoral and child protection roles. She is the author of several best-selling novels including the award-winning and Carnegie Medal nominated 7 Days.

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