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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Attending a conference called Getting Reluctant Readers Reading, Michael Panckridge skipped lunch to sit in the old commentary box at Victoria Park, where he was inspired to write stories for kids who were as keen on sports as he had been when growing up. Fifteen years on, Michael is the author of over 35 books, selling more than 250,000 copies. As well as sports books such as the Legends series, he also writes action-packed thrillers and suspenseful mysteries. When hes not teaching or writing, Michael enjoys watching sport, reading, and running.

Also by Michael Panckridge

Chasing the Break
Down the Line
Against the Spin
Clearing the Pack
The Toby Jones series
The League of Legends series
The Clued Up series
The Cursed
The Vanishings
The Immortal
The Book of Gabrielle
Be Bully Free
Big Bash League Cricket series

Thanks to Robyn and Tim and all the staff at Ford Street Publishing for their wonderful support and expertise as we work together to bring the Legends back to life MP

Published by Ford Street Publishing, an imprint of
Hybrid Publishers, PO Box 52, Ormond VIC 3204
Melbourne Victoria Australia

Michael Panckridge 2018

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This publication is copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced by any process without prior written permission from the publisher. Requests and enquiries concerning reproduction should be addressed to
Ford Street Publishing Pty Ltd
162 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford, Vic 3067.

Ford Street website: www.fordstreetpublishing.com

First published in 2003 by BDB. This edition has been revised.

Creator: Panckridge, Michael, 1962- author.
Title: Over the wall / Michael Panckridge.
eISBN: 9781925804126
Target Audience: For primary school age. Subjects: Sports--Juvenile fiction.
Childrens stories.

Cover design and interior illustrations: Marita Seaton
Interior design: Grant Gittus Graphics
Editors: Robyn Donoghue & Tim Harris
Printed in Australia by McPhersons Printing Group

Contents

Structure

Each sport has a teacher in charge. Generally, there will be three types of testing to determine the Legend for each sport.

The percentage for each session is approximate only. The teacher in charge will decide the final balance of scoring.

Practice

All participants in a Legend event will have the opportunity to practise on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 pm till 5:00 pm. During this time, Legend participants will be able to use the library. Sports staff and sports venues will also be available on request. It is the responsibility of the student to book venues, equipment and other materials. Normal sports training will continue for all students on the appropriate afternoons.

The Legends Noticeboard

The noticeboard outside the gym should be constantly checked for updates. It is the students responsibility to do this. The Teachers in Charge for the Legends of Soccer are Mr Zucker and Miss Lan.

The Legends of Football and Netball have just finished. Mitchell Grady is still feeling the bruises from his last match against Wetherhood. After a weekend break between Legend sports, its time for the Legend of Soccer to begin.

Having won the Legend of Football, Travis Fisk finds himself only two points behind Mitchell. Fisk always claimed hed win the winter sports, and he dominated during the football competition. Soccer, he is boasting, will be no different. But Mitchell played soccer at his previous school and is quietly confident about his chances.

Its no longer just sport that has the attention of Mitchell and his friends. Has Bryce solved the mystery of the secret room in the Sandhurst school library? Has he found a way in? And if so, will he find a way out? What does Fisk know about the secret room?

And what has happened to Jack Crossly? Jack helped Mitchell so much during his first months at Sandhurst. Mitchell considered Jack to be his closest friend, so his sudden disappearance from Sandhurst has been concerning...

I still couldnt quite believe what had happened last week after the Legend of Football presentations.

A group of us had raced off to the library straight after the presentation assembly. We hadnt heard a thing from Bryce, who had shoved his mobile phone into our hands moments before the end of lunch that day. Then hed headed off to, we assumed, the library. Outside the hall there were parents, students and teachers milling about everywhere. There was a great-looking afternoon tea for everyone, with visitors and kids alike tucking in.

We got to the library door just as Miss Javros was heading out, key in hand, about to lock up.

My goodness, youre keen. Its Friday afternoon, schools over, theres food galore downstairs, and you arrive on my doorstep, she said.

Youre right, Miss Javros. What was I thinking? Bubba said, glancing at the library exit. Bubba had appeared a bit anxious about leaving all that food behind.

Could we just make a little pile of soccer books to borrow? Luci asked. You know how Travis always gets the best books out at the start of every Legend sport? We just didnt want to miss out on the really great soccer books youve got, Miss Javros.

Miss Javros looked at Luci, then the rest of us, and smiled. Against my better judgement, Ill say yes. Leave your selections on the desk and Ill process them first thing Monday morning. Only two each, mind. Leave a slip of paper with your name on each pile. She headed off, then turned around. Becky, she said, you are responsible for pulling the door shut. It should lock automatically. Five minutes only, okay?

Got it, Miss Javros, Becky said.

On her way, Miss Javros flicked the lights out. Just in case you forget to.

Luci, Becky and I filed in.

Bubba was still torn between the food downstairs and finding Bryce. I think Ive reached a turning point in my life, he explained, as he walked past me to the sports end of the library.