If It Wasn't For Tom — Catherine MacPhail / Cathy MacPhail

If it wasn't for Tom, one young boy would be much happier at school â€" he would be able to play football without being taunted from the sidelines. But is Tom as strong-willed when he is forced to play football as well? This thought-provoking story was written by award-winning author Catherine MacPhail.

• Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading.

• Text type: A story by a significant author

• Curriculum links: Citizenship; P.E.