Parallel Lines

by Robert Rigby

Paperback

First published June 1, 2011

About the author

Robert Rigby began his career as a journalist, then spent several years in the music business as a songwriter and session musician. He turned to writing for radio, television, and the theatre, and has also directed and performed in children’s theatre throughout the country. He has become an established young people’s playwright, and his award-winning work with youth theatre companies has been seen in Britain, Europe, the USA, and Africa. He wrote the novelizations of the movies Goal! and Goal II, and his scripts for television include the long-running BBC children’s drama series, Byker Grove.

Reviews

[Marina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although not a real life-story, this read makes you feel like it is. Especially since the Olympic fever spread rapidly this year, it's an enjoyable one.
The story revolves around the truly gifted lad, Sam, who turns out to be excellent in Rugby as well as Gymnastics. Despite the fact that being a Rugby player is a highly esteemed position, the desire to take part in the Olympics for Gymnastics burns in him. He finds himself at cross-roads and soon has to make a choice. Find out about the decision he makes, the consequences it leads up to and how in the end Sam gets what he wants.