New Team. Big Trouble.Hassan arrives at his new school with one goal: become the playereveryone remembers.When he earns a place on the football team, it feels like thestart of everything he's dreamed of. But after a costly mistake ina crucial match, he finds himself facing angry teammates, shatteredconfidence and the possibility of losing the game he loves.Determined to win back the team's respect, Hassan throws himselfinto fixing the damage. But shortcuts, big promises and carefullycrafted plans only make things worse.Hassan begins to learn that success can't be faked and trust ismuch harder to earn than a place in the starting line-up. If hewants a second chance, he'll have to prove he's more than just atalented player. Every story starts with an open book.'Open book is designed not just to help children getthrough a book - it's to help them feel success and most importantly,to feel the joy of being a reader' Dr Sarah Moseley Developed to be accessible, the books in this series are especiallysupportive for children with diverse needs, including autism,ADHD, speech and language challenges (SLCN), dyspraxia and more.Simple images at the start of each chapter make unfamiliar wordsclear, helping readers build confidence and enjoy reading independentlywith understanding.Supportive layouts with short chapters and predictable structure.Carefully crafted to balance readability with rich, compellingstorytelling, helping more children experience the joy and confidenceof independent reading.High interest but age-appropriate to ensure engagement and challenge.Off-white paper for reduced visual load.Dyslexia-friendly fonts and spacing. Dr Sarah Moseley is an Educational Adviser, author, researcher,and keynote speaker specialising in literacy, SEND, neurodiversity,and inclusive practice. With over 25 years of experience acrossmainstream, specialist, and alternative education, she supportsschools, trusts, and organisations to create ambitious, accessiblelearning environments that remove barriers, raise aspirations,and enable every learner to thrive. Combining research, leadership,and classroom expertise, Sarah bridges theory and practiceto deliver practical, evidence-informed approaches that improve participation,achievement, and outcomes for all learners. Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with diverse needs.This series brings together engaging, character-led stories withthoughtful, inclusive design to support a wide range of readers.Why not check out other titles in Scholastic's Open Bookseries!
