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Children's Fiction
Strong and Tough
Rico Hinson-King and Nick Sharratt
2022
A story of big feelings, football and family. Charlie dreams of being adopted with his sisters. Rico Hinson-King originally wrote his story "Strong and Tough" during homework club at Manchester City FC in 2020 based on his own experience of being fostered and then adopted. He went on to win the Premier League Young Writer of the Year competiton. He plays for the U13s at Manchester City football club. A story of hope and resilience, this inspiring tale is about finding family and forming a team. Written by Rico when he was ten years old, this is the true story of his adoption journey.
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