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What is Holly's relationship to Kev and Trev?
What is Holly's relationship to Kev and Trev?
Why can't Dad go to Spain with Kev and Trev?
Why can't Dad go to Spain with Kev and Trev?
How many tickets did the Hoopers have for the aeroplane?
How many tickets did the Hoopers have for the aeroplane?
What is the primary activity Holly enjoys according to the text?
What is the primary activity Holly enjoys according to the text?
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On what day is Manchester United playing in Spain?
On what day is Manchester United playing in Spain?
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What is Holly's initial feeling towards the funfair?
What is Holly's initial feeling towards the funfair?
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Where does Holly realize she is missing essential items?
Where does Holly realize she is missing essential items?
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What does Holly primarily want to see while in Spain?
What does Holly primarily want to see while in Spain?
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What does Holly mistakenly take ownership of?
What does Holly mistakenly take ownership of?
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What does Holly do when she realizes her bag is not hers?
What does Holly do when she realizes her bag is not hers?
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What does Kev suggest Holly should do after noticing the hole in her bag?
What does Kev suggest Holly should do after noticing the hole in her bag?
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Which activity do Holly and the boys decide to do at Tibidabo?
Which activity do Holly and the boys decide to do at Tibidabo?
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How does Holly feel about riding the big wheel?
How does Holly feel about riding the big wheel?
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What time do Kev and Trev plan to meet Holly again?
What time do Kev and Trev plan to meet Holly again?
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Which location do the boys choose over visiting other attractions?
Which location do the boys choose over visiting other attractions?
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Study Notes
The Barcelona Game - Study Notes
- Main Character: Holly Hooper, a twelve year old girl
- Brothers: Kev and Trev. Both seventeen and love football
- Location: Manchester, England
- Trip: To Barcelona during the summer holidays
- Reason: A football match.
- Important Item: Tickets to a football game in Barcelona
- Dad's Condition: Had a cold, couldn't go to Spain.
- Mum's Solution: Holly would go to Spain in place of her father
- Transport: Aeroplane, taxi
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Other Character: Fred Burns (American), a man encountered at the cafe.
- Incident: Holly's bag was taken by Fred Burns, which was important as it contained the tickets to the football game.
- Resolution: Pere, a boy on a motorbike, helped Holly to find Fred Burns
- Destination: Tibidabo (a funfair in Barcelona)
- Activities: Visiting Barcelona sights and the game of football.
- Location of the game Nou Camp football stadium.
- Time of the year: September
- Key elements in the book: Barcelona game tickets, airport, hotel, café, motorbike, cathedral, stadium, funfair.
Book Details
- Author: Stephen Rabley
- Series: Penguin Active Reading, Level 1
- Editors: Andy Hopkins and Jocelyn Potter
- Published: 2009
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Explore the exciting journey of Holly Hooper, a twelve-year-old girl who travels to Barcelona in place of her father to attend a football match. Amidst the vibrant sights of Barcelona and various adventures, Holly faces challenges that test her resourcefulness. Join her as she navigates through unexpected incidents, friendships, and the love for football.
