NEW EDITION, WITH TEACHER'S NOTES: Marcus is so good at football that
there's a very real chance he'll be signed by Manchester United. But
when he discovers he may be losing his hearing, his whole world falls to
pieces and he finds himself having to put them back together on his own.
But is this feeling of isolation real or just a consequence of his own
behavior? While dealing with parents, friends and first girlfriends,
Marcus gradually understands that accepting the help of others is
ultimately an acceptance of self. A novel about friendship and family,
The Silent Striker explores the issue of disability, identity and
deafness, and the different ways in which we can choose to handle it.
