AustLit

'Here, a refugee from Sudan is introduced as a new character at Pennendale Primary and player with the Pennendale Wanderers. Megs and the "Vootball Kids" begin to see their own lives through his eyes and the hardship of his background, and once Megs overcomes his initial jealously, the two become friends united by their "crazy legged", trick filled version of the world game. Much of this instalment is set on an English backdrop as the team head off on tour to the home of football to play some top clubs and watch some top level action. Away from home, playing against superior opposition and tired from all the travelling, team unity frays. Can the team put aside pretty difference and unite again? How will they rediscover their joy for playing the game? The fun (and the drama) of the Megs series continues!' (Publication summary)