This is a story about football. It is also about family and friends. Sami was introduced to football by her brother, Janos. She used to watch him play. Now he watches her.

Sami plays on the same team as her friend, Molly. They train twice a week and play matches at the weekend. She trains hard and she’s getting better. The training is making her fitter and faster. She’s learning about tactics. She’s learning about teamwork.

Foxton Readers are a series of carefully graded books aimed at ESL / EAL learners of beginner to advanced levels. They are based on a comprehensive grammar and vocabulary framework to match each ability level and to ensure each learner progresses. They are not only suitable for ESL / EAL learners but can also be used with native speakers of primary school age.