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'Can the new recruits kick it with best young talent in the country?

'12-year-old Nick dreams about football and his dreams are big . . . State squad, Junior Australian team, A-League, Socceroos and that's just for starters. So when Nick wins a scholarship to the prestigious National School of Football, his dreams look set to come true. But what Nick doesn't realise is that he is just another young gun in a school brimming with skilled footballers. Enter Bazzo, Lexi, Grace and Kane. In one way or another, Nick's new schoolmates are going to make his time at the NSF unforgettable. And, when word gets out that Nick's dad is none other than former Socceroo and Arsenal star, Shane Young, all eyes are on him.

'Does Nick have what it takes to make it at Football High or will reality hit like a well-struck soccer ball to the back of the net?' (Publication summary)

'Problems on and off the field arise as things heat up at Football High!

'On paper, Nick has settled into life at the National School of Football. He's made the rep squad and is a starting member of the inaugural Cannon's team. However, living in the shadow of his famous footballing father hasn't gotten any easier, especially when Nick is keeping a secret from everyone at school – he doesn't even know his Dad! And this term, with Kane Kruger stirring Nick at every opportunity, the truth looks set to be exposed and with it his cool, his cred and his footballing ability. To top it off, there's also the little problem of girls – Grace won't give Nick the time of day and Lexi won't leave him alone.

'Can Nick find a way to ignore all the distractions and kick some much-needed goals for the Cannons in the State Cup Knockout?' (Publication summary)

'Things come to a head when a former teammate changes schools and becomes the opposition!

'Nick has proven himself by helping the Cannons through the early rounds of the State Cup. Now, with talented rival Kane Kruger at a different school and sports agent Ricky Comino checking out Nick's talent on the field, Nick's dream of playing professional football like his superstar dad is looking a lot closer. If only the rest of high school was as easy. The National School of Football has a strict 'No Pass, No Play' rule and when Nick fails his History test, Principal Vale decides to get tough. If Nick doesn't improve his grades he may find himself out of the Cannons altogether.

'Can Nick stay on the team long enough to face off against Kane and lead the Cannons to their first State Cup Knockout title?' (Publication summary)

'Do Nick and the Cannons have what it takes to beat the best schools in the country?

'After winning the State Cup, Nick Young and his team are off to Western Australia to compete in the National Junior Schoolboys Championship. Almost immediately, Nick gains a new rival in the tough-talking Jayden. But Nick's also got other things on his mind - he's been offered the opportunity to trial with the Arsenal Youth Academy.

'This could be the chance of a lifetime, but it will mean leaving behind his friends at the NSF and moving to England to live with his football legend dad. When his teammates find out, they're not impressed... especially Nick's best mate Bazzo.

'Can Nick rally the Cannons and lead them to glory or will he decide to say goodbye to Football High forever?' (Publication summary)