Most Popular Books by Tom Palmer

The fifth book in the fast-paced Football Academy series. James has been a junior player at United for a long time. Everyone expects him to follow in his dad''s footsteps and play for England one day. But James isn''t so sure. He has something he wants to do even more than football. Something that means he would have to give up football. The problem is he doesn''t want to disappoint his dad. At a tournament in London, where he is pitched against Arsenal and Chelsea players, James finally makes his mind up.

Discover one hundred of the most memorable moments in England''s football history in this fascinating Ultimate Football Heroes collection!

Seth must look death in the face in this thrilling conclusion to the Defenders trilogy, featuring Iron Age drama with a sporty twist.

Millgarth Police Station reverberates with the early adrenalin-rush of a case they won''t close for years. A teenage boy trails the city centre bars of the eighties in thrall to his hero - a Leeds United football hooligan. A single woman finds her frustrations with men confirmed speed-dating in a city re-invented as a party capital. Bringing together fiction from some of the city''s most celebrated writers, The Book of Leeds traces the unique contours that fifty years of social and economic change can impress on a city. These are stories that take place at oblique angles to the larger events in the city''s history, or against wider currents that have shaped the social and cultural landscape of today''s Leeds: a modern city with both problems and promise.

This volume collects over five hundred pages of Star Wars adventures from the classic era of the original films! Luke Skywalker and his Rebel friends battle the oppressive Empire in stories set shortly before and after the galaxy’s restoration to a New Republic in Return of the Jedi. This volume collects Marvel Comics’ Star Wars #68–#85, as well as the original four-issue adaptation of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi!

A captivating, emotional look at one dog''s bravery during the war Judy is a dog who lives on a ship called HMS Grasshopper. As the ship''s mascot, Judy has many duties. She catches rats, watches out for soldiers who may fall overboard, and she listens out for danger. Judy loves her crew, and they love her. She knows that she brings comfort to the men, making her job very important during these hard times. But when her soldiers are taken prisoner and she is separated from her beloved Frank, she must find the strength to keep going. She is their only hope. This beautiful picture book is a testament to the love and loyalty of dogs and the importance of animal companions. Based on a true story, Tom Palmer''s debut picture book is a tribute to a remarkable hero of WWII - Judy the dog She is the only animal to have been made a prisoner of war and was awarded the Dickin Medal for her services during the war Judy is magnificently brought to life with Carolina Rabei''s mesmerising illustrations Learn more about the role of animals who have been involved in conflict with a non-fiction spread at the back of the book Older readers will delight in Palmer''s other historical fiction books, including D-Day Dog, Over the Line, After the Warand Armistice Runner

Stories from the classic era of the original Star Wars films! Return to the great adventures of your youth, or discover a part of the Star Wars saga you never knew existed. From 1977 to 1986, Marvel Comics produced monthly Star Wars comics. This was when the continuity for that galaxy far, far away was still brand new, when almost anything could happen—and often did! This third volume of Star Wars Omnibus: A Long Time Ago.... collects issues #50–#67 of the Marvel run—nearly five hundred pages of action and adventure at a bargain price!

Discover one hundred of the most memorable moments in Liverpool F.C.''s history in this fascinating Ultimate Football Heroes collection!

Yunis can''t believe that he''s United leading scorer. It should be the happiest time of his life, but his father wants him to give up football and work hard at school. Can Yunis convince his dad that he can do both, or will he have to hang up his boots forever? Stay on the ball this season with all the action from Football Academy.

Roy Race is a totally normal 16-year-old. He just happens to be the best striker in Melchester, too... Roy’s always dreamed of becoming a professional footballer and playing for Melchester Rovers, the team he’s supported his entire life, but he never thought he’d get a chance - until now. Rovers are on the lookout for new players, but is Roy good enough to catch the scout’s eye? He’ll have to be fitter, stronger and more determined than ever - but if he’s going to become Roy of the Rovers, now’s the time!

Lilly, Zack and Khal can''t wait to get back to school after the holdiays - it''s the only place they can play football!. Kingsfolly Junior has a new head teacher, and he has strong opinions about ball games in the playground. What problem does Mr Edwards have with football, and how can the footie-mad friends keep their love for the game alive? (From publisher).

When the Gelderd End sings ''If you''re proud to be a Leeds fan clap your hands'' you clap your hands . . . but should you? Leeds United Football Club have one of the worst reputations in the country. For years the fans and players - fairly or unfairly - have been associated with thuggery. In If You''re Proud to be a Leeds Fan Tom Palmer tries to work out just why he claps and why, when he has to miss a home game for work, he feels so bad. Set in the 2001-02 Premiership season, the author follows Leeds United at stadiums home and away, in bars watching satellite, listening to Radio Leeds and Radio Five Live and watching the pages of Ceefax. He focuses as much on the fans as on the action on the pitch and tries to establish whether Leeds fans and players are really so bad. The book examines the highs and lows of the club''s recent history and their impact on the supporters - from the Paris riot in 1975 to relegation in 1982 and the glory of the 1992 League win. Palmer discusses the Bowyer-Woodgate trial, the board''s plans to take Leeds United away from Elland Road, the controversial replacement of manager David O''Leary with Terry Venables, and the club''s persistent hooliganism problems, especially the fans'' unceasing hatred of Manchester United. If You''re Proud to be a Leeds Fan tries to explain why, in the face of so many reasons why you shouldn''t, you still find yourself clapping. The book includes Leeds poet Tony Harrison''s poem ''v.''.

Ben is at his happiest playing for United and is getting top marks from the coach. But every day at school is a trial for Ben, as he struggles to hide a huge secret from his teachers and classmates. Ben''s secret is starting to affect his game - can he swallow his pride and ask for help before he sidelines himself - for good?

Rocky takes over! A struggling student and brilliant footballer, Rocky Race is many things, but to most people she''s just Roy Race''s little sister. It''s not much fun – especially as Melchester Rovers head to the League Cup Final. Rocky''s sick of everyone knowing her through Roy, she''s had enough of school, and she''s even started having panic attacks. Now it''s up to Rocky to find her own way – as a person and a player – and she''s going to need all her grit and determination to do it...

Lucas, Irfan, and Jack want to mark the beginning of their summer holidays in style Tricking their parents with a camping cover story, the boys sneak into the old abandoned football stadium to spend the night. Are the rumours about it being haunted true? They''re about to find out.