Who am I?
I was born in England but have also lived in Germany and Switzerland. I’m not – and never have been – an elite sportsperson, but I'm fascinated by the sporting world and in particular, how young people who are into sports cope with the pressures of growing up and dealing with the successes and failures of sports. I love playing sports and watching it, in particular the Olympics and Paralympics, because of the drama, the tension, the soaring highs of winning, and the miserable lows of losing. The books that I've chosen hooked me in and kept me turning their pages because they’re gripping stories with irresistible (sporty) characters in inspiring settings.
F.J.'s book list on fiction with sporty characters
Why did F.J. love this book?
I would recommend Unstoppable to children (boys and girls) aged about 10 – 14 years old. Roxy and Kaine are twins – she plays tennis, he plays football, and they have a troubled home life. I remember that being a teenager is difficult enough, with all the confusion, uncertainty, and pressure it brings, but in this book you also throw in elite sport, knife crime, ambitious parents, and sibling rivalry. It’s the kind of book you might give to your son or daughter and you wouldn’t see them again until they’ve finished it. Should be called Unputdownable.
1 author picked Unstoppable as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.
Fourteen-year-old twins, Roxy and Kaine, have only one thing in common.
They HATE each other.
Kaine is loud, brash and brilliant at football.
Roxy is heading for tennis superstardom.
When tragedy strikes, their worlds are ripped apart.
Can they come together before it's too late?
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