This story tells how Marek has set his sights on being a world famous striker, but much to his dismay, his coach thinks he's better as a goalie. Will Marek accept the goalie's shirt or will he decide to stop playing football for ever? And when his team is in real trouble, how can Marek possibly save the day?

Will is football mad. He practises every day and he's got great skills - but he's the shortest in his year. He knows he would be great on the football pitch, if only he could show the coach that skill can beat size. Will Will ever get a chance to play on the team? Zero to Hero is a football-filled adventure about determination, overcoming the odds and being a team player. Bloomsbury High Low books encourage and support reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate stories for struggling and reluctant readers, those with dyslexia, or those with English as an additional...