Who is the author of Going Places?

The story “Going Places” is written by A.R. Barton. This chapter from Class 12 English explores the dreams and aspirations of a young girl named Sophie, who lives in a modest family. Sophie dreams of escaping her working-class life and fantasizes about a future filled with fame and luxury. She idolizes the football star Danny Casey and imagines an encounter with him, though she knows deep down that her dreams are far from reality. The story highlights themes of fantasy versus reality, social class, and the challenges of adolescence.