Soccer Shadows: Part 3

By ROB CHILDS

'That makes you determined and stubborn.'

'You don't believe in all that stupid stars stuff, do you?'

'I do when it's good. Leos are said to be strong and generous.'

'C'mon, then, let's test out this generosity of yours,' Tom said, smirking. 'We'll go up to the shop and you can buy me a coke.'

'Oh, yeah?' grinned Leo, glancing down at his trunks. 'And where d'you reckon I keep any money?'

'I'd rather not think!' Tom replied and they both laughed.

'You staying in one of them?' Leo asked, pointing towards a group of large tents pitched in the middle of the site.

'Nah, we've got a caravan near the dunes. Where are you?'

'Oh, over there somewhere,' he said vaguely.

Tom followed his gaze, which seemed to pass beyond the crowded site and out to sea.

Publisher: Barrington Stoke

Price: $14.95

Age group: 8-13 years


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