First published 2000
Adam seizes his moment to touch the Parkways Cup, the gleaming trophy his grandfather won decades earlier. The moment his fingers make contact, something extraordinary happens. A spectral goalkeeper materializes from within the cup itself. This is Scupper Hargreaves, a ghostly goalie who possesses an incredible ability. He can make any football dream come true with his supernatural powers. Adam discovers he has stumbled into far more than he expected when he reached for that precious family heirloom. The old trophy held secrets that transform his relationship with the beautiful game forever. What started as curiosity about his grandfather's sporting legacy becomes an adventure that will test everything Adam thought he knew about football and family history.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, sports, paranormal
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, supernatural-powers
Setting: Parkways Cup
128 pages · Paperback · Corgi Childrens