A country boy's life is devastated when his family abruptly uproot to London giving no satisfactory explanation, a mystery he agonises over and must try to solve. Small for his age and in fear of his moody, tyrannical father, he struggles to come to terms with life in the big city. Then he discovers the glorious game. Could this be his path to deliverance? / / "Compelling - I couldn't stop turning the pages." Chris Stewart (author of 'Driving Over Lemons'.) / / "Beautifully written, perfectly paced. . . a work of art." Meg Robinson (artist, and author of 'Drawn By A Star: Adventures In Patagonia'.) / / "An engaging adventure through the highs and lows of life." Sarah Luddington (author of 'The Knights of Camelot' series.)