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Sophie McKenzie is a British author of books for young adults.
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Blake is the star striker on the local football team. A new stadium is about to open, and Blake wants to be the first to score a goal on the new pitch. One night, Blake and a friend sneak into the stadium, which has not opened to the public yet. They almost get caught by a security guard and his dog. They have to run, and Blake has to leave his ball behind. While hiding from the security guard, Blake overhears a conversation between a Mr Vilman and another person. Mr Vilman says that he has stolen money from the stadium savings account. Suddenly Blake’s phone rings, and his hiding place is revealed. Blake gets away, but Mr Vilman and the other person know that someone has heard their conversation, and Blake’s ball, which has his name on it, is left on the pitch. The next day was Thursday. The last Thursday of the month. “No money from your dad again, Blake,” Mum said from his bedroom door. She sounded like she had been crying. Blake pulled the duvet over his head. He hated it when Mum got upset like that. Why did she go on expecting Dad to send them anything? Dad was long gone and all taken up
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STARTING POINT
Make a mind map with the word “football” in the middle. Add the words below and write explanations or translations.
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