Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ball games and sports: Association football (Soccer)
Scholastic Alex OxladeChamberlain
Book SynopsisBe inspired by Football Legend, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain!
£6.93
Usborne Publishing Ltd First Colouring Book Football
Book SynopsisYoung football fans will enjoy bringing the game to life in this colouring book full of players, kit, team badges and exciting match action. Scenes to colour include a corner kick, training session, cheering fans and a victory parade. The backgrounds are already coloured, so children can focus on the really interesting details on each page.
£5.68
Pan Macmillan Sammy Striker and the Football Cup: The perfect
Book Synopsis"An absolutely fantastic book – just the thing to inspire future Lionesses!" – Beth Mead, LionessShoot for the stars with Sammy Striker! From Oscars Prize-shortlisted Catherine Emmett and bestselling illustrator Joe Berger, Sammy Striker and the Football Cup is an empowering story for young footie fans, about friendship, football, and having the courage to believe in yourself.Sammy Striker is NEVER found without a football at her feet, and one day at the park, she's spotted by Melissa McDream who coaches the Under 8s National Team! Sammy is a dribbler-extraordinaire, headed straight for the top. But, as the Football Cup gets closer, Sammy's shots on goal go a bit . . . wonky.Will Sammy work out that it's what makes her DIFFERENT that will help them win the final?Trade Review"An absolutely fantastic book – just the thing to inspire future Lionesses!" * Beth Mead *
£7.59
Quarto Publishing PLC Pele 46 Little People BIG DREAMS
Book Synopsis In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Pelé, Brazil’s all-time King of Football. With a sock full of rags for a ball, Pelé honed his skills in a poor neighbourhood in Brazil. He believed that, one day, he would lead his country to World Cup victory – and he was right! With Pelé and his super skills on the team, Brazil lifted the trophy three times. Today, he is widely regarded as the greatest footballer who ever lived – and a hero off the pitch, too, using his voice to help the people who need it most. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of The King’s life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of
£8.99
Quarto Publishing PLC Leo Messi
Book SynopsisPart of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Leo Messi tells the inspiring story of a young boy from Argentina who became one of the world's greatest footballers.
£8.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Friendly Matches
Book SynopsisA superb collection of football poems covering many aspects of the game. Written in a variety of verse forms - sonnets, rhyming couplets and more. As good as previous collections!Trade ReviewAn appealing collection of football poems covering many aspects of the game, written in a wide variety of verse forms.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Foul Play
Book SynopsisAs well as being a huge football fan, Tom Palmer has an international reputation in reader development. He is a coordinator of the Reading Partners consortium, works with The Reading Agency, Booktrust and the National Literacy Trust, and has been the official writer for the Premier League Reading Stars scheme for five years. He also teaches annually for the Arvon Foundation, and has travelled around the world to train librarians and teachers in techniques to encourage boys to read. This is his first book for Puffin.Trade ReviewPraise for other books by Tom Palmer: 'Tom Palmer is a kind of missionary sent by the Premier League ... a clever book' -- Daily Mirror 'Gripping and witty ... Shaking Hands with Michael Rooneyis quite simply the perfect soccer yarn' -- Robert Swindells, author of Stone Cold
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Foul Play Dead Ball
Book SynopsisAs well as being a huge football fan, Tom Palmer has an international reputation in reader development. He is a coordinator of the Reading Partners consortium, works with The Reading Agency, Booktrust and the National Literacy Trust, and has been the official writer for the Premier League Reading Stars scheme for five years. He also teaches annually for the Arvon Foundation, and has travelled around the world to train librarians and teachers in techniques to encourage boys to read.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Football Academy Boys United
Book SynopsisBoys United: the first book in the Football Academy series by Tom PalmerJake loves football and dreams of becoming a professional footballer. He''s worried about his height though - what if he''s too small for football? But on the day of his trial Jake is quick on the ball and scores - he''s made it! Jake can''t wait to pull on his shirt and join the team. But someone at the club wants to make his life difficult. Can Jake face up to the bullies and become man of the match again?Stay on the ball this season with the first four stories following the boys in United''s under-twelves.As well as being a huge football fan, Tom Palmer has an international reputation in reader development. He is a coordinator of the Reading Partners consortium, works with The Reading Agency, Booktrust and the National Literacy Trust, and has been the official writer for the Premier League Reading Stars scheme for five years. He is the author of the Football Detective ser
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Football Academy The Real Thing
Book SynopsisUnited''s under-twelves are in Poland for a tournament. Goal-keeper Tomasz is very excited to be playing in his home country, but team captain Ryan thinks Poland are rubbish - in fact, he thinks everything Polish is rubbish. Ryan''s behaviour causes trouble both on and off the pitch. Can Ryan and Tomasz tackle their differences - or will Ryan''s bullying foul United''s chance of success?
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Football Academy Reading the Game
Book SynopsisBen is at his happiest playing for United and is getting top marks from the coach. But every day at school is a trial for Ben, as he struggles to hide a huge secret from his teachers and classmates. Ben''s secret is starting to affect his game?can he swallow his pride and ask for help before he sidelines himself?for good?
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Football Academy Captain Fantastic
Book SynopsisAn exciting football series, following the adventures of United''s under-twelves side.Since Ryan Flynn got into trouble for bullying, he''s been determined to pull his socks up and be the best captain United''s ever had. So when team-mate Craig causes problems on - and off - the pitch, Ryan knows he must get to the bottom of it or he''ll lose a talented player. But Craig''s worries are much bigger than Ryan realized - can he help Craig and stop him from being shown the red card?
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Football Academy Striking Out
Book SynopsisStriking Out: the second book in the Football Academy series by Tom PalmerYunis can''t believe that he''s United leading scorer. It should be the happiest time of his life, but his father wants him to give up football and work hard at school. Can Yunis convince his dad that he can do both, or will he have to hang up his boots forever?Stay on the ball this season with all the action from Football Academy.As well as being a huge football fan, Tom Palmer has an international reputation in reader development. He is a coordinator of the Reading Partners consortium, works with The Reading Agency, Booktrust and the National Literacy Trust, and has been the official writer for the Premier League Reading Stars scheme for five years. He is the author of the Football Detective series, also for Puffin Books. Tom lives in West Yorkshire with his wife and daughter.Also by Tom Palmer:Football Academy:Boys United; Striking Out; Free Kick; Captain FantasticFoul Play:Foul Play; Killer Pass; Dead Ball; Own Goal; Off SideThe Squad:White Fear; Black Op
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Foul Play Off Side
Book SynopsisWhen Danny Harte finds out there''s been an anonymous foreign buy-out of his favourite club, City, he''s furious - the fans were about to buy it themselves. The club is being secretive and Danny is determined to find out what''s going on - until he''s caught staking out the club by the police and cautioned. His parents are furious, and his friends too. No one is talking to him.But when Danny discovers Adam, a kid from Ghana, dumped by his agent who''d promised him a place as a junior at City, and lost in a foreign country he knows nothing about, Danny realizes there are worse ways of being alone. He decides to take Adam''s story to the press - with terrifying consequences for them both . . .Trade ReviewScores with the precision of a Ronaldo free kick * Sunday Times *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Foul Play Killer Pass
Book SynopsisIn recent months there has been a spate of burglaries at the houses of players from Danny''s favourite football club, City FC. Danny wants to know who''s behind it all and is on the case. But after scouting out the crime scenes, there are newspaper reports of a young boy having been seen hanging around. Danny needs to find out who''s behind these crimes - and fast. If he doesn''t, he might have turned from crime detective into the biggest suspect of them all...Trade ReviewAn excellent, fast-paced detective novel * The Times *Scores with the precision of a Ronaldo free kick * Sunday Times *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Foul Play Own Goal
Book SynopsisMeet Danny Harte.Football fan and crime detective.Danny loves supporting his local team, City FC. So when everyone starts supporting the Italian team Forza FC, Danny is angry. His club is in jeopardy and needs their support. Danny decides to investigate the sudden popularity of the new team - starting with Forza''s billionaire owner - and that''s when the danger really kicks off. . . Can Danny uncover the sinister reasons behind Forza''s success - and save City at the same time?Trade ReviewScores with the precision of a Ronaldo free-kick * Sunday Times *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Peppa Pig Peppa Plays Football
Book SynopsisPeppa has a new ball! It''s bouncy and so much fun to play with. All of her friends want to join in, too. It''s time for a big game of football! Can Daddy Pig teach Peppa and her friends how to play fairly?
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Dream Team Charligh Green vs. The Spotlight
Book SynopsisThe next amazing book in THE DREAM TEAM series!Praise for Jaz Santos vs. The World:''Exciting, original and heart-warming'' - Jacqueline Wilson''Priscilla Mante is an author to watch'' - Aisha Bushby---A heart-warming, inclusive and funny new story about three big F''s: friends, following your dreams and football!Hi! I''m Charligh, and one day I''m going to be a big star. I''m full of PIZZAZZ after all, and everyone I''ve ever met tells me I''m unforgettable. In a good way, I think . . . I''ve always loved attention, but at the moment, there''s a teeny tiny chance I''m getting it for all the wrong reasons. For starters, me and my very-nearly-world-famous team, the Bramrock Stars, are trying to win big against our rivals in the new league. But I can''t stop tripping over the ball! And although I''ve got my dream part in the school play, the words just won''t stick in my head. What''s gTrade ReviewReviews for The Dream Team: Jaz Santos vs. The World: Exciting, original and heart-warming * Jacqueline Wilson *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Dream Team Jaz Santos vs. the World
Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE CHILDREN''S SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022The first book in THE DREAM TEAM series.''Exciting, original and heart-warming'' - Jacqueline Wilson''Priscilla Mante is an author to watch'' - Aisha Bushby---A relatable, inclusive story about families, unlikely friendships and girl power. Perfect for fans of Ella on the Outside and Jacqueline Wilson.Olá! I''m Jasmina Santos-Campbell (but you can call me Jaz). You''ve probably heard of me and my football team the Bramrock Stars before. No? Well, you will soon because we''re almost famous! Forming the Stars was my genius idea - you see I need to prove to Mãe (that''s my mum!) that I''m a football star so she''ll want to come back home. The idea was the easy part, though. Now I''ve got a team of seven very different girls and we need to work together, to be taken seriously as footballers. We are the DREAM TEAM anTrade ReviewA great book about a girls' football team - it's exciting, original and heart-warming -- Jacqueline WilsonA stunning and inspiring story that I raced through, cheering Jaz and her friends on as I read. Priscilla Mante is an author to watch. -- Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of StarsAn empowering read of friendship, family and football [...] that will encourage dreamers everywhere to shoot for the stars! -- Maria Kuzniar, author of The Ship of ShadowsExactly the book that my heart needed right now. It's an uplifting, fun celebration of girls in sport, and it's impossible not to root for Jaz and the rest of her team. I wish this book had been available when I was growing up! -- Carlie Sorosiak, author of I, Cosmo
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Busy Day Footballer
Book SynopsisCelebrate the World Cup with this lift-the-flap football book. Join in to help the footballer bring the trophy home!Ready, shoot . . . SCORE! Can you help the busy footballer to win the match? Join in and use the flaps to pass the ball, tackle the player, and shoot for the goal. With interactive action-flaps, you can do it, too!Each clever flap provides an action or scene-change to encourage children to actively engage and explore. The playful flaps are perfect for little hands to develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.Original concept and illustration by Dan Green.The Busy Day series:Introduces the worldBoosts motor skillsRecommended for children aged 2+Also available in the Busy Day series:AstronautAthleteBuilderChefFarmerFirefighterMechanicTrain DriverVet
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Hey Duggee The Football Badge
Book SynopsisIt''s time for a game of football! Duggee is teaching the Squirrels how to play, but the ball keeps going in the wrong direction. How will they ever score a goal?Featuring all of your favourite characters from the triple BAFTA-winning CBeebies show, this new board book story is perfect for reading at storytime with little Hey Duggee fans.
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Hachette Children's Group Early Reader Albert and the Garden of Doom
Book SynopsisA brand new red Early Reader about football and friendship from CARNEGIE MEDAL shortlisted author Phil Earle, illustrated by Jamie Littler.Trade ReviewNeatly constructed and perfectly pitched for new readers, this is just right for encouraging young football fans to pick up a story * The Best New Children's Books 2015 *[A] thought-provoking story with some scary moments and many amusing ones. Large print and lots of pictures make this a perfect step from picture books to novels * Primary Times *A brilliant book and we all loved it -- Craig and Amy Douglas, aged 6 and 4 * What's Good to Do *
£8.20
Little, Brown Book Group The Making of the Womens World Cup
Book SynopsisWith a foreword by England legend Kelly Smith, the country''s all-time record goalscorer and a player widely considered one of the best to have played the game.The exciting story of one of the fastest growing sports in the world, played by over 30 million girls and women. Over 25 million people tuned in for the Americans'' 2015 Women''s World Cup final victory - the most-watched football match in United States history. The Making of the Women''s World Cup details the most incredible tales from previous Women''s World Cups, including: Carli Lloyd''s 13-minute hat trick and the worldwide movement set off by 2015How Japan made their country smile for the first time since the devastating tsunamiThe USA''s World Cup triumph on home soil in 1999Germany''s back-to-back titles in 2003 and 2007 Marta''s magic: The birth of a Brazilian iconHow Kelly Smith announced her arrival with the kiss of a bootThe beginnings of Australia''s
£10.44
Welbeck Publishing Group Kane Rules
Book SynopsisFilled with quizzes, stats and little known facts, plus illustrated and told with all the fun of a Tom Gates novel, the Football Superstars series is perfect for young readers five and up. Is Harry Kane your ultimate football hero? He was the first player to score 100 goals for Spurs in the Premier League and is an awesome striker for England too, winning the Golden Boot at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. But it hasn''t always been easy for Kane. When he was just eight years old he was released by Arsenal, but Kane has never been one to give up. Discover how Kane signed for local rivals Spurs and then became their star striker and a living legend. Football Superstars is a series aimed at building a love of reading from a young age, with fun cartoons, inspirational stories, a simple narrative style and a cast of characters chipping in with quotes, jokes and comments. Find your football hero: Ronaldo Rules - out Jan 9th. Messi Rules - out Jan 9th. Kane Rules - out Apr 2nd. Mbappé Rules - out Apr 2nd. Hazard Rules - out Jun 11th. Sterling Rules - out Jun 11th.
£6.64
Hachette Children's Group Football Superstars: Martens Rules
Book SynopsisFilled with quizzes, stats and little-known facts, plus illustrated and told with all the fun of a Tom Gates novel, the Football Superstars series is perfect for young readers five and up. Is Lieke Martens your ultimate football heroine? She is a winner of multiple trophies at club level with Barcelona, including the Primera División (2019-20) and the Supercopa Femenina (2020). She also starred for the Netherlands when they won the Women's European Championship in 2017.Among the world's most accomplished female footballers, Martens began her career in her native Holland with Hereenveen before moving on to VVV-Venlo.Her skills and talent have seen her go on to play in Germany with Duisburg and in Sweden with Goteborg and then Rosengärd where she won the cup and Super Cup in 2016. In 2017, she was named UEFA Women's Player of the Year and FIFA Women's Player of the Year.The Football Superstars series is aimed at building a love of reading from a young age, with fun cartoons, inspirational stories, a simple narrative style and a cast of characters chipping in with quotes, jokes and comments. Table of ContentsMartens in numbers • Early love of football • In the academy • Special talent • Dream debut • Rising star • International debut • Season highlights • International highlights • Head-to-head stats • Quiz time.
£6.93
Welbeck Publishing Group Van Dijk Rules
Book SynopsisIf Van Dijk is your favourite football superstar, then this is the book for you! Discover how he went from playing football in cages and in the streets in the Netherlands to being named the UEFA Men''s Player of the Year in 2019. Learn how Van Dijk came to captain the Netherlands national team and become one of the strongest defenders in the world, currently playing for Liverpool. Football Superstars: Van Dijk Rules is written in an engaging and accessible style that''s ideal for emerging and reluctant readers. The simple narrative text is supplemented with cartoons and visual jokes, and presented with an energetic, graphic look. Sections and chapters make it easy to navigate and fun to dip in and out of. A supporting cast of players, managers, TV pundits and even the authors themselves chip in with quotes, jokes and comments to add to the playful and informative fun.
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Hachette Children's Group Football Superstars: Football Quizzes Rule
Book SynopsisThe hugely successful Football Superstars series launches the ultimate quiz book, packed with football trivia focusing on today's major soccer stars and greatest football tournaments of all time.Test your football knowledge with hundreds of funny and fascinating questions about your favourite players and competitions, plus enjoy a variety of other on-the-page activities. What's more, Football Superstars: Football Quizzes Rule features page after page of hilarious pictures, with loads of jokes, anecdotes and fun throughout. Sections and chapters make the book easy to navigate and a delight to dip in and out of.
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Hachette Children's Group Football Superstars: Ronaldo Rules
Book SynopsisIs Cristiano Ronaldo your ultimate football hero? In this REVISED edition, we bring you fully up to date with CR7's story so far and include his stats and achievements since he returned to Premier League in 2021.Did you know that he is the first player to reach the 800-goal mark, has won an incredible 32 trophies, and at 33 he's the oldest player to score a hat-trick at a World Cup? He can also jump higher than an average NBA player!Discover how he went from kicking bottles in the streets of Madeira to becoming a football superstar at Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus.Football Superstars is a series aimed at building a love of reading from a young age, with fun cartoons, inspirational stories, a simple narrative style and a cast of characters chipping in with quotes, jokes and comments.Table of ContentsRonaldo Is The Best • The Boy Wonder • King Ronaldo • Ronaldo The Man... United • The Fame Game • The Goal Machine • The Real Deal • Champions League Champ • Portugal's Hero • Ronaldo Vs Messi • Superhuman • £100 Million Man • Return to the Reds.
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Ransom Publishing Van Dijk
Quick, composed and physically dominant - Virgil van Dijk is the defender who has it all. But from washing dishes while he tried to secure his first professional contract to facing rejection and serious illness, it didn't always seem as if Virgil was going to make it to the top. This is the inspiring story of how a boy from Breda used his determination and self-belief to become one of the greatest defenders in the world. This biography is one of the titles in Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series. These books offers a fresh take on the familiar football biography format Each of these fast-moving reads focuses on one football superstar, some players who are still to reach the summit of their career, and others who are the already at the top of their game. These are exhilarating reads about players from all walks of life. Many have faced failure, injury and rejection, to ultimately make their dreams come true and have inspirational stories. So meet the footballers behind the iconic tackles and goals, and find out what makes each of these players so special.
£8.20
Ransom Publishing Neymar
Book SynopsisFrom humble beginnings in Brazil to becoming part of the most feared attacking trio in world football, Neymar has come a long way. But his path to the top was far from straightforward. After overcoming an injury that nearly finished his career, he struggled with the burdens of carrying the dreams of a nation, at the age of just 24. Join the new Prince of Santos as he embarks on a personal quest - and wins some of the biggest trophies in football on the way. This biography is one of the titles in Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series. These books offer a fresh take on the familiar football biography format Each of these fast-moving reads focuses on one football superstar, some players who are still to reach the summit of their career, and others who are the already at the top of their game. These are exhilarating reads about players from all walks of life. Many have faced failure, injury and rejection, to ultimately make their dreams come true and have inspirational stories. So meet the footballers behind the iconic tackles and goals, and find out what makes each of these players so special.
£8.20
Wymer Publishing Sheffield United - 100 Facts
Book SynopsisFootball fans love nothing more than to read about their favourite teams. Although this book is aimed at young teenagers they will delight all ages with their mixture of funny and enlightening stories and will give hours of pleasure discovering quirky facts about your favourite team. Each title is also augmented with a selection of sketches by the young sketch artist Becky Welton that depict some of the stories within.
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Hachette Children's Group Football Superstars: Mbappé Rules
Book SynopsisFilled with quizzes, stats and little known facts, plus illustrated and told with all the fun of a Tom Gates novel, the Football Superstars series is perfect for young readers five and up. Is Kylian Mbappé your ultimate football hero? His quick feet and shooting skills have made him one of the world's top forwards and the youngest ever player to score 16 goals in the Champions League. Mbappé started playing at the age of six and his first coach was his dad. Find out how he went from playing on the pitch he created in his living room to becoming the second teenager in history to score in a World Cup final. Football Superstars is a series aimed at building a love of reading from a young age, with fun cartoons, inspirational stories, a simple narrative style and a cast of characters chipping in with quotes, jokes and comments. Find your football hero: Ronaldo Rules - out Jan 9th. Messi Rules - out Jan 9th. Kane Rules - out Apr 2nd. Mbappé Rules - out Apr 2nd. Hazard Rules - out Jun 11th. Sterling Rules - out Jun 11th. Table of ContentsMBAPPÉ MMAZING • BONDY BOY • FOOTBALL SCHOOL • MONACO MARVEL • PARIS SAINT • TEENAGE ICON • WORLD CLASS • TOP BOY • FUTURE G.O.A.T. • BOY WONDER • KING KYLIAN.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Football Academy Free Kick
Book SynopsisThe fifth book in the fast-paced Football Academy series.James has been a junior player at United for a long time. Everyone expects him to follow in his dad''s footsteps and play for England one day. But James isn''t so sure. He has something he wants to do even more than football. Something that means he would have to give up football. The problem is he doesn''t want to disappoint his dad. At a tournament in London, where he is pitched against Arsenal and Chelsea players, James finally makes his mind up.
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HarperCollins Curious George Plays Soccer
Book SynopsisThe original Curious George book was written over 75 years ago and George has been delighting readers of all ages ever since!
£6.31
Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Pel
Book SynopsisThe story of a poor boy from Brazil who became the greatest soccer player of all time and one of the most important athletes of the twentieth century!
£6.90
Scholastic x Football Legends 5 Lionel Messi
Book SynopsisFootball Legends: Young readers will love findingout all about the lives of their favourite players in thisgreat new biography series.
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Scholastic World Class 2022 edition
Book SynopsisIt's the big one! The World Cup Finals beckon for Jamie Johnson butfirst he must answer a huge question: Which country will he playfor? With brand new characters and all the trademark jaw-droppingfooty action, Dan Freedman and Jamie Johnson return on very topform for the fifth book in the series.
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Scholastic Final Whistle 2022 edition
Book Synopsis"This was the team of teams. The club of clubs. And now they wanted him to join them." A transfer to the best club in the world beckons for Jamie Johnson. This is big. This is huge! However, a time bomb is already ticking within Jamie... The final whistle about to blow.
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Quarto Publishing PLC Pele 46 Little People BIG DREAMS
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Quarto Publishing PLC Megan Rapinoe 55 Little People BIG DREAMS
Book SynopsisIn this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Megan Rapinoe, the world record–breaking footballer and activist. Chasing a ball in the school playground, Megan discovered her calling at a young age. Even if she didn’t always fit in at school, she was a star on the field – and her teammates thought so too. Her passion, skill and leadership took Team USA to Olympic Gold and a World Cup victory, while she continues to champion women’s and LGBTQ+ rights and representation in sport. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the US co-captain’s life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the livesTrade Review‘A true testament to following your dreams and being who you are.’ * ReadingZone *
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Quarto Publishing PLC Jürgen Klopp
Book SynopsisPart of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Jürgen Klopp tells the inspiring story of one of football’s greatest managers and leaders.Trade Review“Learn about Klopp’s childhood in Germany, his 10 years as a professional football player and how he became a manager of champions. Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series.” * The Bookseller *
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Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Messi and Ronaldo
Book SynopsisA head-to-head comparison of the two greatest soccer stars of their generation - and perhaps of all time.One, diminutive and reserved; the other, tall and theatrical. One with six Ballons d''Or, and the other with five. There''s no doubt about it - Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the best. But which one is better? This lively book compares every aspect of the legendary rivals'' careers, to let the reader decide. It compares their stats, including their ten years of matchups in El Clásico, their club trophies, and their individual awards and milestones. It analyses their style of play, and how it has evolved throughout their careers. And, it looks at how their rivalry continues off the field, in terms of endorsement deals, social media followings, and philanthropic endeavors. Packed with colour photos of the champions in action, Messi and Ronaldo will spark discussion among both players'' partisans.
£12.34
Pan Macmillan Heroes
Book SynopsisMarcus Rashford MBE is Manchester United's iconic number 10 and an England International footballer. In October 2020 he was appointed MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours.Marcus has committed himself to combating child poverty in the UK and his books You Are a Champion, You Can Do It and Heroes are inspiring guides for children about reaching their full potential.Alongside his non-fiction, Marcus is also the author of the bestselling The Breakfast Club Adventures series, fiction books that aim to inspire a love of reading in children and show them that adventure can be found anywhere.Carl Anka is a London-born journalist and broadcaster who likes his tea with milk and one sugar. He has written for BBC, Guardian, VICE, NME, GQ and BuzzFeed among other publications online and in print and specialises in writing about pop culture, video games, films and football. Currently a reporterTrade ReviewMarcus has spoken for, and inspired, millions of children who are from similar backgrounds to him, helping them to see that your current situation does not have to determine where you are going. That is so so powerful. -- Siya Kolisi, South African rugby captain and world cup winner on You Are a Championa thoroughly enjoyable read for both children and adults alike. * Irish Examiner on You Are a Champion *An invaluable read for older readers as well as young football fans, this is a wry, moving, and memorable book for finding your way in the world. * BookTrust on You Are a Champion *There’s serious stuff here, but delivered in such an accessible manner that all children will relate to it. * Daily Mail on You Are a Champion *
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Capstone Global Library Ltd What You Never Knew About Cristiano Ronaldo
Book SynopsisCristiano Ronaldo is the world''s top football player. But what happens when he''s not scoring on the pitch? High-interest details and bold photos of his fascinating life will enthrall reluctant and struggling readers, while carefully levelled text will leave them feeling confident.
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HarperCollins Publishers The Football Ghosts
Book SynopsisAspooky, funny football story by Malachy Doyle and Garry Parsons, perfect for children learning to read.Seamus loves two things United and ghosts! So when he hears that the spooky old castle on the hill has ghosts playing football in it, he's up there in a flash! Well, as quickly as he can go with his scaredy-ba Granda in tow. Once they get into the castle, Seamus discovers that there are two teams kicking a ball around there the 1948 United and Rovers cup final teams, doomed to play on until they hear the final whistle. And guess what Seamus has in his pocket? But first, there's the chance to beat the Rovers, with Seamus the star striker in place!The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting love of reading.Level 3 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for fluent re
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HarperCollins Publishers World of Football
Book SynopsisDiscover a world of fascinating facts and stats about the beautiful game. Dive in and deepen your knowledge while following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar!From record-breaking goals to famous football mascots learn about the funny and extraordinary moments that make football fantastic.This fully illustrated book of trivia takes footie fans on a breathtaking round-the-world tour, visiting every continent to discover incredible football stories, from record-breaking goals, amazing players, and stunning stadiums to weird and wonderful football mascots.The perfect gift for any young fans aged 7+ inspired by the 2022 World Cup. Kick off your footballing journey and see the world in a whole new light!WITH FABULOUSLY SHINY FOILED COVERClive Gifford started writing books at the age of 16 and hasn't stopped since! He has had over 150 books published, most of which are for children. His books have been nominated for, or won, Royal Society, School Library Association, Blue Peter, Smithsonian and TETrade Review... perfect for engaging young readers and football fans. * LoveReading4Kids *
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Abrams The Ultimate Goal Good Sports League 1
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewFreddy states the moral up front—sports should be enjoyable—and this fast-paced, heartfelt story bears out the message. Good-hearted sporty fun. * Kirkus *
£9.89
Capstone Global Library Ltd Football Struggle
Book SynopsisLiv's temper is causing problems, on and off the football field. Can she learn to control her temper and overcome this football struggle? With plenty of action and extra back matter materials including discussion questions and bonus football facts, this Teen Sport Story is sure to be a hit with any young athlete.
£6.99
