About Tom Palmer
Born 1967. Tom Palmer is a British novelist, writer, children's writer and young adult author.
Select bibliography Palmer has written books on various sports including football, fell-running, cricket, rugby; various themes including refugees, fair-trade young carers and across many historical periods: Defenders: Pitch Invasion - Iron Age Celts Defenders: Dark Arena - Roman Britain Defenders: Killing Ground -Vikings and Anglo Saxons Secret FC - Medieval Flyboy & Over the Line & Armistice Runner - First World War Spitfire & D-Day Dog (2019) & After the War:from Auschwitz to Ambleside (2020) & Arctic Star (2021) & Resist (2022) - Second World War
Football Academy series
Teamwork (prequel) Boys United Striking Out Reading the Game The Real Thing Free Kick Captain Fantastic
Foul Play series
Foul Play Dead Ball Offside Killer Pass Own Goal
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Tom Palmer?
British author
When was Tom Palmer born?
Tom Palmer was born on 1 August 1967 in Leeds.
What is Tom Palmer's occupation?
Tom Palmer is a novelist, writer, children's writer and young adult author.
What nationality is Tom Palmer?
Tom Palmer is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tom Palmer (author)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Palmer. https://biography.guide/tom-palmer-novelist/
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