Dan Anthony is an experienced scriptwriter and short story writer, having written and directed many radio programmes for BBC Radio Wales, and scripted plays for BBC Radio 4. He has written widely for children, working as a scriptwriter on CBBC's Story of Tracy Beaker and S4C's The Baaas. The Last International is his third novel, following on from the roaring success of The Rugby Zombies in 2010 and The Rugby Zombies: Number Two in 2011.
Since his recent glory against an invitation XV Arwel is having
problems with his self-image, his head turned by the attention he
receives from sixth-former Trish who is eager to make a name for
herself in the world of journalism. Arwel’s makeover changes more
than just his hairstyle and Martin, Glen and Beth are hard-pressed
to make him see the error of his ways. And when the opportunity
comes for the Zombies to play their international, it’s not only a
question of organising fourteen maverick monsters, but Dad and
Arwel too.
*Publisher: Gomer@Lolfa*
Arwel is a mediocre rugby player, not good enough to play for
Aberscary Comprehensive School - except when he plays with the
Zombies, when he becomes a heroic, unstoppable player.
Arwel’s team-mates are Welsh International players who made errors
on the rugby field and were turned into Zombies as punishment. The
only way they can redeem themselves is by winning an International
match. They are menacing in the way of the All Blacks when they
dance their war haka, but they are sad creatures, too. They need
Arwel, and they need Arwel’s dad who has contacts and who can
arrange an International match for them.
Arwel is sidetracked into changing his image when he agrees to be
interviewed by the keen sixth form editor of the Aberscary School
newspaper – sixth form girls don’t usually bother with
thirteen-year-old boys! So, when a match is arranged it is up to
Arwel’s friends to deliver him and the Zombies to a mysterious
valley in France to play against another unusual team.
Will Arwel return to form, and will the Zombies win the match and
gain their freedom? You'll have to read this witty Welsh
page-turner to find out ...
*Mari Strachan @ www.gwales.com*
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