Respect!

Description: Powerful and inspiring story of Walter Tull, in a brand new edition to commemorate the centenary of World War One. The inspiring true story of Walter Tull, who overcame a tough childhood in a Children's Home to become the first black Premier League football player and the first black infantry officer in the British Army. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+

Author Biography: Michaela Morgan was born in Manchester. She studied English at the University of Warwick and education at the University of Leicester. She enjoyed teaching for many years before becoming a full-time writer. She was named International Reading Association Children's Choice in 2008 and won the United Kingdom Reading Association's 1995 Award.