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10 Sep 2024
⚽ GET IN! ⚽ We’re thrilled to announce THE SOCCER DIARIES: ROCKY TAKES THE LEAD is @WorldBookDayUK 2025 book! From author @tompalmerauthor, this new story is packed with football and friendship, and free with your £1 / €1.50 book token from February 2025! #ReadYourWay #WBD25
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Can Rocky Race lead her team to victory? Happy US Book Birthday to The Soccer Diaries: Rocky Goes for Goal by @tompalmerauthor! 🥳 (Don't worry UK fans, it's hitting bookshelves this Thursday!) ➡️ geni.us/RGfG
A 3D graphic of the cover of The Soccer Diaries: Rocky Goes for Goal is against sky blue background. White text to the left reads "OUT NOW!" and the Rebellion Publishing logo is in the bottom left corner in red.

ALT A 3D graphic of the cover of The Soccer Diaries: Rocky Goes for Goal is against sky blue background. White text to the left reads "OUT NOW!" and the Rebellion Publishing logo is in the bottom left corner in red.
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Happy #WorldBookDay! 🥳 Until 23 March, you can pick up ROCKY TAKES THE LEAD by @tompalmerauthor, or any of the other brilliant World Book Day titles, for FREE when exchanged with your World Book Day voucher! Learn more: bit.ly/4b42Wox Discover The Soccer Diaries: bit.ly/3XvSmB8 #worldbookday2025 #ReadYourWay
A copy of Rocky Takes the Lead by Tom Palmer lies on a spread of other books from The Soccer Diaries series. The Rebellion Publishing logo is in the top left corner in red.

ALT A copy of Rocky Takes the Lead by Tom Palmer lies on a spread of other books from The Soccer Diaries series. The Rebellion Publishing logo is in the top left corner in red.
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Roy of the Rovers ⚽📚 retweeted
Tom Palmer@tompalmerauthor
6 Mar 2025
Rocky Race wishes you all a very happy #WorldBookDay. tompalmer.co.uk/rocky/
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We couldn't be happier that @tompalmerauthor's #WorldBookDay title, ROCKY TAKES THE LEAD, is a children's bestseller! 🎉 @WorldBookDayUK champions reading for fun, and we're honoured to be taking part this year. This £1 book is in stores across the UK - alongside all of the other fantastic World Book Day titles - and can be picked up for FREE when exchanged with your World Book Day token until 23 March! 📖: bit.ly/4b42Wox
The cover of Rocky Takes the Lead by Tom Palmer - with illustrations of three girls playing football - stands out against a sky blue background with clouds. Text at the top reads: "ROCKY TAKES THE LEAD IS A CHILDREN'S BESTSELLER!" The Rebellion Publishing logo is in the bottom corner of the image in red.

ALT The cover of Rocky Takes the Lead by Tom Palmer - with illustrations of three girls playing football - stands out against a sky blue background with clouds. Text at the top reads: "ROCKY TAKES THE LEAD IS A CHILDREN'S BESTSELLER!" The Rebellion Publishing logo is in the bottom corner of the image in red.
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Roy of the Rovers ⚽📚 retweeted
SHS_Library@SherburnHighLib
5 Mar 2025
The @WorldBookDayUK book by @tompalmerauthor is proving to be popular! ⚽️
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Roy of the Rovers ⚽📚 retweeted
Tom Palmer@tompalmerauthor
5 Mar 2025
Rocky took some time out from her @WorldBookDayUK school tour to chill by Coniston. Literally. tompalmer.co.uk/world-book-d…
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Looking for the ideal Christmas present or just want to keep them reading throughout the autumn and winter months? Take them to sunny Los Angeles in THE SOCCER DIARIES! Join Rocky Race now: rebellionpublishing.com/socc… ⚽ 📚
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Balancing studies with soccer, Naomi shows them all just how it's done! See what happens next for her in The Soccer Diaries: Rocky's Big Move! Explore the series: rebellionpublishing.com/socc… ⚽ 📚
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The legacy of Roy Of The Rovers keeps things as a family matter! We love Rocky Race, Roy's younger sister, and The Soccer Diaries! #ROTR70 Explore The Soccer Diaries and other books now: reb.to/70YearsOfRoyOfTheRove…
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Football really does connect people all around the world! It's how Rocky meets Mahsa after all! Find out more about Mahsa in The Soccer Diaries: Rocky's Big Move! Explore the series: rebellionpublishing.com/socc… ⚽ 📚
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Our "Best Of" series has certainly captured the biggest moments of Roy Of The Rovers! Any moments you loved that we missed out? Let us know! #ROTR70 Explore the full ROTR range: reb.to/70YearsOfRoyOfTheRove…
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We definitely want Kim to be our bestie! How about you? See more of Kim in The Soccer Diaries: Rocky's Big Move! Explore the series: rebellionpublishing.com/socc… ⚽ 📚
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Bringing Roy back for a new generation of readers was always a GOAL for us! How has Roy Of The Rovers inspired you? #ROTR70 Explore the full ROTR range: reb.to/70YearsOfRoyOfTheRove…
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What's new with Rocky Race? Well, she has to face American High School for a start! Find out how she gets on in The Soccer Diaries: Rocky's Big Move! Check out the series so far: rebellionpublishing.com/socc… ⚽ 📚
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Tell us what book (or moment) is your favourite from the last 70 years of Roy Of the Rovers? We want to know! #ROTR70 Explore the full range: reb.to/70YearsOfRoyOfTheRove…
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Meet the squad of The Soccer Diaries: Rocky's Big Move! Who's been your favourite character in the series so far? Explore the series: rebellionpublishing.com/socc… ⚽ 📚
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Have you read Book 2 in our incredible THE SOCCER DIARIES series? What was your favourite moment? Explore the series: rebellionpublishing.com/socc… ⚽ 📚
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY @royoftherovers - 70 years old, and still a legend! Join us in the year ahead as we celebrate the life and legacy of Britain's favourite fictional footballer! Proper Roy of the Rovers stuff! #ROTR70 Explore the full range: reb.to/70YearsOfRoyOfTheRove…
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⚽ WHAT A GOAL! ⚽ Earlier this week, we announced THE SOCCER DIARIES: ROCKY TAKES THE LEAD is a #WorldBookDay 2025 title! From author Tom Palmer, get this book for free with your £1 / €1.50 book token from February 2025. #WBD2025
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Kick off their reading this new school year with THE SOCCER DIARIES! Grab the series so far now, and help them to love reading at home or in the classroom! Explore the series: rebellionpublishing.com/socc… ⚽ 📚
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