Best Selling Books by Tom Palmer

Meet Danny Harte. Football fan and crime detective.When England''s star goalkeeper has a suspicious accident just days before the team''s World Cup qualifier against Russia, Danny knows something more sinister is kicking off.A ruthless Russian billionaire has his eye on the match. His country will win, no matter what the cost. Danny is determined to tackle the match-fixing mystery - and he''ll have to go to Moscow to do it.But unbeknown to Danny, an old enemy is also watching ndash; and is ready to settle the score . . .Shortlisted for the ''Book I Couldn''t Put Down'' in the Blue Peter Book Awards''An excellent, fast-paced detective novel'' ndash; The Times

Meet Danny Harte. Football fan and crime detective. Danny loves supporting his local team, City FC. So when everyone starts supporting the Italian team Forza FC, Danny is angry. His club is in jeopardy and needs their support. Danny decides to investigate the sudden popularity of the new team - starting with Forza''s billionaire owner - and that''s when the danger really kicks off. . . Can Danny uncover the sinister reasons behind Forza''s success - and save City at the same time?

One boy, two codes - How will he decide? When Steven''s mother remarries and moves down south, Steven is torn between loyalty to his dad and a relationship with his mum''s new husband. Maybe even worse, he might have to leave his beloved Rugby League behind for a new Rugby Union team. A fab story from the sports master Tom Palmer. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+

Third in the action-packed Wings trilogy. Sisters Maddie and Jess are new to the football school and can''t stop bickering with each other. But the airfield has other ideas and soon the sisters find themselves in Typhoon fighter jets and have to watch each other''s backs or be shot out of the sky.

Celebrate the buzz of the Rugby World cup with this action-packed, globe-trotting rugby adventure from top-selling author Tom Palmer. Borderlands First XV have their sights set on becoming the best school rugby team in the world. But while the boys focus on their matches, many of their parents are serving overseas in the armed forces, and everyone is worried as conflict grows in the Central Asian Republic. New pupil Woody is a footballer by nature and must decide if he''s prepared to give rugby his all. Rory feels like he''s losing his focus, distracted by thoughts of his parents in danger. And Owen finds himself a t the centre when conflict breaks out within the team. With so many hurdles to face along the way, how far will they get in the rigorous schools'' tournament?

There once was a bear. A big brown bear. And his name was Grubber. But Grubber was not happy. Rugby League World Cup 2013 was about to kick oof. It should have been an amazing day, but Grubber had a problem - a big problem Find out what the problem is and how Steed helps Grubber to find it

Danny Harte is the best goal scorer in his town. But when he finds out he is going to receive a golden boot award, in front of hundreds of people, he is so worried he stops scoring goals.

In recent months there has been a spate of burglaries at the houses of players from Danny''s favourite football club, City FC. Danny wants to know who''s behind it all and is on the case. But after scouting out the crime scenes, there are newspaper reports of a young boy having been seen hanging around. Danny needs to find out who''s behind these crimes - and fast. If he doesn''t, he might have turned from crime detective into the biggest suspect of them all...

"Rocky proves that girls can be tough. She is a brilliant role model for girls and boys alike. - Kate Heap, A Scope for Imagination. Fourteen, hard as nails and magic on the pitch, Rocky Race is one of the best up and coming young footballers in the UK. But does she have what it takes to make it as a soccer pro in California? Can Rocky Race lead her team to victory? Now that Rocky has her grades under control, she can focus on the most important thing: she is going to the California Soccer Championships! With only weeks to go until the big match, Rocky is starting to... get nervous? But she never gets scared before a match! So why is she having nightmares, and dreading training after school? Everyone is counting on her, and she knows that winning the championship gives her a better chance of going pro. With so much pressure, will Rocky be able to step up and take the winning shot? The exciting sequel in The Soccer Diaries series starring Rocky Race, a British footballer looking to make it big. Perfect for fans of Up For Air and The Kicks!

Yunis can''t believe that he''s United leading scorer. It should be the happiest time of his life, but his father wants him to give up football and work hard at school. Can Yunis convince his dad that he can do both, or will he have to hang up his boots forever? Stay on the ball this season with all the action from Football Academy.

Roy Race is living the dream. After a whirlwind season that saw him become centre forward for his beloved Melchester Rovers and score a bagful of goals, helping them secure promotion into League One, he''s now recognised as one of the best young footballers in the country. But something strange is afoot. As Rovers head off on a pre-season tour, Roy''s treated differently, and kept apart from the team. What''s going on, and why are Rovers bringing in new players? With his family life hitting a rough patch and everything in flux at Mel Park, it''s time for Roy of the Rovers to fight for his team, his family - and his career in football... This fourth volume of the smash-hit phenomenon reboot sees the start of an all-new second season!

The diaries describe the journey made by Tom Palmer Archer, which brought stud bulls and thoroughbred horses from Tooram in Victoria to Jundah in Queensland. The diaries describe the daily progress of the trip, how many miles traversed each day, the stations passed or visited, any stock sold and the availability of water and feed. The diaries are not kept after reaching an area north of Wilcannia. A covering letter from F Archer, to Alan Queale, contains additional information on the journey.