Chance of a Lifetime (Izzy Folau, #1) by David Harding

Chance of a Lifetime (Izzy Folau, #1) Reviews

• 
  Scott

  A nice contrast between two boys chosen for an all star team. They come with expectations that they have to reconsider, and learn from the team to become better players. A nice pace, with resolution but also good setup for more books in the series.
  
  Great as a contemporary title with diverse characters.
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  A Reader's Heaven

  (I received a free copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.)
  
  Daniel and Jaydon have been given the chance of a lifetime to be coached by Australian rugby union star, Israel Folau. But can they make it count?While Daniel and Jaydon come from very different backgrounds, they both eat, sleep and breathe rugby union. When they are selected for a junior representative rugby team, Daniel and Jaydon's worlds collide. At first, the boys are awestruck by Izzy, but soon they see him as a friend. Unfortunately, things on the field don't go as smoothly. Will Daniel and Jaydon learn how to adapt to their new team? Or will their big break turn into a missed opportunity?
  
  This was a fun little story. The obvious knowledge of Israel Folau of the game of rugby is evident and really helps carry this story.
  
  This is a series that primary school kids should get right into - friendship, rivalry, problem solving and fun are the major themes in this story. The characters of Daniel and Jaydon really come to life, even in a very short story.
  
  I recommend this book to ALL primary kids - both boys and girls. There is plenty in this to keep the most avid reader happy...
  
  
  Paul
  ARH
• 
  Sally

  Two very different boys are selected for a special rugby camp, private-school boy Daniel, who's a bit full of himself, and quiet, public school boy Jaydon. I'd never heard the name Izzy Folau before so it was pretty neat to find out that he's actually a real rugby player! I reckon primary school boys should be all over this series. I found it to be a nice, quick read, with well-developed characters in the two boys. Lots of sporting terminology as well which should appeal to boys of the same age, and just the right length for an eight-or-so-year-old.