Elin Meek grew up in Ystalfera and Carmarthen. She completed her teacher training in Cardiff, after studying Welsh and German at the Univeristy of Wales, Aberystwyth. She spent 10 years teaching in Trinity College, Carmarthen. She now works as a freelance translator, adapter and author from her home in Swansea.
Becca (Rebecca), who tells her own story, is chosen to play rugby
for the school team because there is one unfilled place and not
another boy to take it. Becca’s mother suggests that Becca might be
able to do it since her grandfather – Bampa – was a player many
years ago and could give her lessons. In the training sessions with
Bampa, Becca - and the reader - learn about different ways of
passing the ball. Girls who might secretly feel they would like to
play rugby will enjoy Becca’s success on the field. The
black-and-white illustrations give a fine sense of movement, as
well as depicting all the characters in a lively manner. A good
Readalong for 7 to 10 year olds.
*Gertrude Clancy @ www.gwales.com*
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