Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ball games and sports: Association football (Soccer)

Book SynopsisPedro dreams of playing goalie in the next big football match. But he worries he''s too slow and too small. Will Pedro meet his big goal? Reader-support tools, such as a glossary and discussion questions, make this a great choice for early readers.

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Book SynopsisFrom the beginnings of the women's game, the sexist ban that lasted 50 years, to its glorious rise again and brilliant footballing heroes past and present, this is a celebration of all things women's football! Do you think you're a football-fan? Challenge your knowledge with this ultimate pocketbook of your Lioness footballing heroes. Young aspiring footballers will discover:*The history of the beautiful game*Meet amazing star players like Leah Williamson, Chloe Kelly, Alex Scott, Steph Houghton and their incredible trophy-winning manager Sarina Wiegman*Learn your favourite players' best moves*Pick your dream team using any player throughout history*Compare fact files and the stats that make these players the best in the gamePacked full of phenomenal wins, screaming goals, and extraordinary saves - this is everything you need to know about these history-makers, record-breakers and gamechangers. It's the perfect gift to inspire every young fan who cheered on as football finally came home.

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Book SynopsisGet to know the greatest players in the history of the Los Angeles Chargers, from the legends of the past to todayâs biggest superstars. This action-packed book also includes a timeline, team facts, additional resources links, a glossary, and an index.

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Book SynopsisThe No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Kylian Mbappe has the world at his feet. The young French striker's goals, skills and fearless attacking spirit earned him a £166 million transfer to French champions Paris Saint-Germain, to take on the best teams in Europe with new teammate Neymar. And at the 2018 World Cup, Kylian was the star player, his goals firing France to victory in the final. Now as a world champion, he has just one goal left - to become the best player ever.Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life-stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.

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Book SynopsisThe Westpark Scorpion Under 14 Girls are back! After their first season, they showed the footy world what they were made of. Now after a year of many interruptions, they are in great form with a new coach, Rita. And there''s been a few new players added, giving them more talent and speed. Once more they are led by Zoe, Beth and Heidi. Now the footy world wants to know if this team was just a flash-in-the-pan or whether they''ve got the courage and ability to go all the way. Let''s hope you make the right decisions and see the Scorpion Girls triumph. It''s up to you to guide them to victory.

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Book SynopsisA best-selling collection of poems about every kind of football match you can imagine, illustrated in full colour throughout

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Book SynopsisWith his creativity, acrobatic talent and sheer speed, João Félix can make top-level football look effortless. But João's journey to the top has not been easy. As a skinny kid he'd already given up on football once, before harnessing his inner strength and determination to win both the Portuguese and Spanish leagues. Join "the heir to Ronaldo" on his mission to become one of the greatest players in the game. 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.

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Book SynopsisAs a teenager, Jadon Sancho walked away from one of the biggest football clubs - and managers - on the planet. The world of football thought he was crazy. But with hard work, natural talent and total self belief, Jadon is now at the top of one of the world's toughest leagues and at the heart of England's national team. This is the incredible story of how a football-mad boy from London trusted his instincts and left his home country to make his dream come true. 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.

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Book SynopsisSing along to the ultimate football anthem with the only official Three Lions songbook.

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Book SynopsisGet to know the greatest players in the history of the New York Jets, from the legends of the past to today's biggest superstars. This action-packed book also includes a timeline, team facts, additional resources links, a glossary, and an index. This Press Box Books title is aligned to a reading level of grade 3 and an interest level of grades 2-4.

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Book SynopsisCan Lee and Nick get a goal? This football-based fiction story was written by Sasha Morton.Can Lee and Nick get a goal? This football-based fiction story was written by Sasha Morton.Red B level/ Band 2B offers emergent readers simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion.The focus sounds in this book are: /ee/ /igh/ /oo/ /or//ur/ /air/ /ure/ /er/Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Book SynopsisThe #1 sports series for kids takes readers onto the field and behind the scenes of the US Women's Soccer team, the most successful team in international women's soccer, and highlights some of its most exciting games and players.

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Book SynopsisIn this electrifying follow-up to Kwame Alexander''s Newbery winner The Crossover, soccer, family, love, and friendship take center stage. A New York Times bestseller and National Book Award Longlist nominee, now in a graphic novel edition featuring art from Dawud Anyabwile.Twelve-year-old Nick learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams. Helping him along are his best friend and sometimes teammate Coby, and The Mac, a rapping librarian who gives Nick inspiring books to read.  This electric and heartfelt novel-in-verse bends and breaks as it captures all the thrills and setbacks, action and emotion of a World Cup match.A novel about a soccer-obsessed tween boy written entirely in verse? In a word, yes. Kwame Alexander has the magic to pull off this unlikely feat, both as a poet and as a storyteller. —The Chi

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Book SynopsisLearn about the bold and courageous life of soccer champion and activist Megan Rapinoe in the new Who HQ Now format featuring newsmakers and trending topics.

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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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Book SynopsisFootball Legends: Young readers will love findingout all about the lives of their favourite players in this incrediblebiography series.

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Book SynopsisFootball Legends: Young readers will love findingout all about the lives of their favourite players in this greatnew biography series.

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Book SynopsisFootball Legends: Young readers will love findingout all about the lives of their favourite players in this greatnew biography series.

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Book SynopsisThe Marcus Rashford You Are a Champion Action Planner is an interactive guide that will show you how to become a champion in anything you put your mind to!One of the best things you can do for yourself is imagine a world where you can reach your full potential. The more you picture that, the easier it becomes to make that dream happen.Marcus has inspired millions of children around the world in his empowering and bestselling guide for life, You Are a Champion – now, he's created a fun and engaging action planner packed with positive activities, brilliant advice and inspiring challenges that will help you reach your full potential.Marcus has once again teamed up with performance psychologist Katie Warriner and journalist Carl Anka to help you achieve your dreams.Praise for the number one bestselling You Are a Champion, from parents on social media:'Perfect way to get your kids reading - get thTrade ReviewIt makes perfect sense that he [Marcus] should have written a motivational self-help book for kids (with Carl Anka). Conversational enough for the reluctant reader, but actually packed full of top-flight sports psychology and no little depth. * The Guardian on You Are a Champion *It’s down to earth, practical, and written with his trademark warmth and empathy. As he says: “When you believe in yourself, incredible things can happen.” Every young person should read this book. * Daily Express on You Are a Champion *

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Book SynopsisA queer YA romance about rival soccer players from author Racquel Marie, perfect for fans of She Drives Me Crazy.Valentina Vale Castillo-Green's life revolves around soccer. Her friends, her future, and her father's intense expectations are all wrapped up in the beautiful game. But after she incites a fight during playoffs with her long-time rival, Leticia Ortiz, everything she's been working toward seems to disappear.Embarrassed and desperate to be anywhere but home, Vale escapes to her beloved childhood soccer camp for a summer of relaxation and redemptiononly to find out that she and the endlessly aggravating Leticia will be co-captaining a team that could play in front of college scouts. But the competition might be stiffer than expected, so unless they can get their rookie team's act together, this second chanceand any hope of playing college soccerwill slip through Vale's fingers. When the growing pressure, friendship friction, and her overbearing

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Book SynopsisI want to show you how you can be a champion in almost anything you put your mind to.Marcus Rashford MBE is famous worldwide for his skills both on and off the soccer field but before he was a Manchester United and England soccer player, and long before he started his inspiring campaign to end child food poverty, he was just a kid from Wythenshawe, South Manchester. Now the nation''s favorite soccer player wants to show YOU how to achieve your dreams, in this positive and inspiring guide for life.Written with journalist Carl Anka, You Are a Champion is packed full of stories from Marcus's own life, brilliant advice and top tips from performance psychologist Katie Warriner. It will show you how to be the very BEST that you can be.It shows kids how to: - Be comfortable with who you are you can''t be a champion until you''re happy being you! - Dream big - Practice like a champion - Get out of your comfort zone and learn fro

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Book SynopsisA joyful summer romance thatJason June,New York Timesbestselling author ofOut of the Blue, calls Swoon-worthy!This is not how soccer-star Zack Martin thought his summer would go.When the captain's prank means trouble for the whole squad, Zack's left with no choice but to take one for the team and cover for him. Now he's trading parties and beach days for community service at a seaside conservation centerfair enough. But thanks to his new reputation, the cute intern, Chip, won't even give him a shot. Still, Zack finds himself falling for Chip between dolphin encounters and shark costume disasters, which means he suddenly has way more on the line than he ever expected. Zack may be good at winning on the field, but can he keep up the lie without losing himself?Trade ReviewPraise for I Like Me Better"Full of swoon-worthy flirtation, a great cast of characters, and all sorts of aquatic shenanigans, I Like Me Better joyfully reminds us that coming into your own and falling in love don't have to be mutually exclusive." ­—Jason June, New York Times bestselling author of Out of the Blue"Robby Weber has delivered yet another bright and bubbly, can't-help-but-turn-another-page summertime romp. I Like Me Better is fun, heartening, and had me smiling from ear to ear." —Robbie Couch, New York Times bestselling author of If I See You Again Tomorrow"Weber’s characters pop off the page in their sunny Florida setting… Zack and Chip’s slow-burn relationship and the easygoing acceptance of their sexuality by their peers are delightful... A sweet story of soccer and summer romance with a lovable protagonist." —Kirkus Reviews“Weber ambitiously blends environmental activism and lighthearted romance in this frothy summer read… Zack’s insecurities and yearning to fit in, both at school and in soccer, are skillfully juxtaposed against his budding relationship with Chip.” —Publishers WeeklyPraise for If You Change Your Mind“A romantic hero’s journey with a happy ending that will leave you smiling and swooning. If You Change Your Mind shows readers they have the power to write their own stories, even when their hearts are pulling them in different directions. I loved it!” —Adam Silvera, #1 New York Times bestselling author of They Both Die at the End“Fresh, funny, and full of heart—I adored If You Change Your Mind. The perfect summer romance!” —Morgan Matson, New York Times bestselling author of Take Me Home Tonight“A summer-sweet, dreamy rom-com, If You Change Your Mind is a heartfelt debut readers will instantly fall for. Weber delivers all the classic tropes with charm, wit, and a fresh voice. My heart is still caught in the pages.” —Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running With Lions“Robby Weber's If You Change Your Mind is everything we love about a summer read. Sundrenched, swoony, and dripping with chemistry and charm.” —Jenna Evans Welch, New York Times bestselling author of Love & Gelato“Effervescent with sun and Hollywood sparkle, Weber’s debut rom-com charmingly captures the intricacies of love and the perfect feeling of summer. An utterly delightful read that had us soaking up the pages.” —Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, authors of If I’m Being Honest"This debut is a light beach read that scratches an itch for readers craving a gay romance that incorporates classic romance tropes... A cute story populated with appealing characters." —Kirkus Reviews“Genuine and funny debut populated by classic romance tropes and plenty of summertime fun.” —Publishers Weekly“Everything from the meet-cute to the makeup kiss is sweet and satisfying.” —School Library Journal

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Book Synopsis Written by soccer legend Pelé, this heart-warming story celebrates what he loves most about the game. This easy-to-read story also includes biographical information about Pelé’s childhood and sports career.    What does the world's greatest soccer player love about soccer? The same things that you do! Speed, teamwork, dribbling, passing, taking your best shot—and making a G-O-O-A-A-A-L!   Award-winning artist Frank Morrison sets up the play by weaving together two dynamic visual stories: Pelé’s inspiring rise to fame and a young athlete’s efforts to follow in his hero’s speedy footsteps. Together, words and pictures deliver all the fun and excitement of a closely matched game. World Cup fans, come play!   This Level 2 reader encourages developing readers to sound out loud and includes more complex stories with simple voca

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Book SynopsisTake the football fun to extra-time with this action-packed puzzle book!Help footballers dribble through mazy defences, pick the perfect spot for strikers to aim at and help the manager work out the difference between her 4-4-2 and 3-5-1 formations. With over 70 activities over a variety of different difficulty levels, this book will keep budding Messi and Ronaldos busy right up until the final whistle.

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Book SynopsisAn action-packed colouring book with hours of colouring and doodling fun. Each right-hand page has a scene to colour, while left-hand pages have suggestions for doodles, designs and pictures to complete. Includes a page of colouring tips for drawing patterns, colouring in large areas and getting perfect results.Trade ReviewThis generously sized colouring book will give hours of colouring and doodling fun. * Parents in Touch *

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Book SynopsisJane Eccles loves drawing and works in a tiny room in her house in Hampshire, where she lives with her husband and son and small grey cat. She has illustrated some very funny books including The Bumper Book of Very Silly Jokes, Football Jokes, and the poetry collection I Love My Mum.

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Book SynopsisHarry Kane rose to stardom as a professional Premier League football player. Read about the teams he has played for and his key role in playing for England in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

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Book SynopsisLife lessons from the soccer field, from the bestselling author of Strong is the New Pretty. A bruised shin, a bloody nose. Racing across the field into the arms of your teammates. Leaping high to save a goal. Getting up at dawn to kick ball after ball into the net. Making friends for life. Teaching your younger sister how to dribble. Sharing cupcakes at practice on your birthday. Going to sleep in your jersey. That’s what it means to be fearless, dedicated, confident, resilient, proud, persistent. It doesn’t matter whether you’re 3 or 63––that’s what it means to play like a girl. “Kate T. Parker is my hero. She moves me. The whole world she has created moves me.”––Drew BarrymoreTrade Review"Kate T. Parker, the photographer behind Strong Is The New Pretty, creates another inspiring photo book... Packed with confident, resilient, and proud girls and women, this book will encourage and empower both children and adults!" - A Mighty Girl

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Book SynopsisDip into this fun, fact-packed book to discover the best of women's football, from the world's top leagues, players and competitions to awe-inspiring goals, dazzling skills and memorable celebrations.Football is fast becoming one of the top participation sports for women, with an estimated 19 million active players worldwide. With the next FIFA Women's World Cup just around the corner in July and August 2023, The Ultimate Guide to Women's Football offers young readers a great way into the game and provides practical advice on how they can start playing the beautiful game themselves.A perfect read for football fans aged 8 and up.Table of Contents 1: Women’s football – the secret history 2: Major leagues 3: Pro player: Carli Lloyd 4: The dream team 5: Pro player: Christine Sinclair 6: Top clubs 7: Famous goals 8: Pro player: Marta 9: International competitions 10: Record breakers 11: Stars of the future 12: Refereeing and managing 13: Seven scintillating football facts 14: World Cup winners 15: Women Footballers of the Year 16: Football words 17: Index

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Book SynopsisHave a laugh with this fantastically hilarious collection of football jokes!With puns, one liners, visual gags and plays on words, this book will have your friends, family and even pets laughing! Hilarious illustrations add to the fun. Contains over 100 good, clean jokes for all the family to enjoy.Table of Contents 1: Players 8 2: Football Team 28 3: Goalkeepers and Goals 44 4: Referees and Managers 56 5: Fans and Football Grounds 68 6: Matches and Competitions 80

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Book Synopsis**Shortlisted for the Telegraph Children's Sports Book of the Year, 2021**'A great way for children and their parents to bond over the beautiful game.' - The Scotsman*Who is the Greatest Of All Time - Ronaldo or Messi?*Who was the smartest manager - Brian Clough or Alex Ferguson?*Who scores the best goals - Raheem Stirling or Harry Kane?It's time to decide as you build your football dream team, pick your football GOAT and create the greatest football team ever. Managed by YOU.Here are the finest players that have ever lived, in every single position, fighting for a place in your squad. Created by journalist and co-host of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Tom Fordyce, learn how to think like a manager, pick your players, draw your kit, set your formation, plan your pre-match meal and much more.'What a cracking little book. My kids loved it ... It's been a godsend this lockdown!' - online customer review'A book that's the perfect balance of facts, activities and humour.' - BookTrustTrade ReviewFordyce, a renowned sports journalist, writes with an easy, conversational style so children will be engaged from the get-go * BookTrust *With less professional sport to watch as a family this summer, enjoying this book together is a great way for children and their parents to bond over the beautiful game. * The Scotsman *A book that's the perfect balance of facts, activities and humour * BookTrust *

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate football trivia book full of unbelievable football facts, superstar stats, laugh-out-loud jokes and quick-fire quizzes.Have you heard of:- The highest-scoring professional football match, which ended a whopping 149-0?- The busy-bee footballer who played for both the Welsh national team and Bayern Munich in the same day?- The joke about the magician who played football? She loved hat-tricks!- The weirdest footballing phrases? - The craziest match stats from the game in which every player got sent off?If not, get ready to encounter the best, the worst, the funniest, the most impressive and the downright strangest trivia from the wonderful world of football. From Haaland and Henderson to Mbappe and Messi, discover something new on every page.Written by Matt Oldfield, the bestselling author of the Unbelievable Football and Football Heroes series. Includes stats, facts, jokes and quizzes.

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Book Synopsis*INSPIRE YOUNG FOOTBALL FANS THIS CHRISTMAS.*An inspiring and informative interactive guide - The Independent Football hero Beth Mead grew up playing football on the pitches of North Yorkshire. She went on to become a football champion and Golden Boot winner at the 2022 European Championships. She's here to tell her story and help children find their sporting passion, work hard and achieve their dreams.From having fun and staying positive, to working as a team, setting goals and flicking the superstar switch, sport has the magic to help children feel confident in all areas of their life. In ROAR, readers will learn all about Beth's amazing true story, while discovering her insider tips, tricks and activities for dreaming big and playing the sport they love.Written with bestselling author of the Ultimate Football Heroes and Unbelievable Football series, Matt OldfieldTrade ReviewAn inspiring and informative interactive guide * The Independent *Football fanatics aged 7+ should dive into this guide to finding their sporting passion. * The Guardian *

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Book Synopsis_______________ ‘A very touching and honest story … Rico and Nick make a great team!’ – Jacqueline Wilson _______________ An empowering adoption story by eleven-year-old Premier League Young Writer of the Year Rico Hinson-King, illustrated by the award-winning Nick Sharratt There is a kid. Let's call him Charlie. On the outside he looks like every other football-mad boy of his age. But he isn't ... A story of hope and resilience, this gentle, inspiring picture book tells the tale of Charlie, a little boy who was taken into care when he was very small. Charlie dreams of finding his forever home to share with his sisters. Sometimes he feels scared. Sometimes he wants to scream and cry (and he does, just a little). But he is strong. He is tough. Strong and Tough is by the amazingly talented ten-year-old Rico Hinson-King. Rico, like Charlie, found strength and resilience along the journey to find his forever family (and played lots of football along the way!). Rico is a Junior Premier League footballer with a knack for words too, who wrote his story so that other children going through similar circumstances can feel less alone, and to encourage empathy in others. His moving and powerful words are paired with warm, friendly illustrations by the award-winning Nick Sharratt, who famously illustrated many of Jacqueline Wilson's books including the Tracy Beaker series.Trade ReviewA life affirming tale… gentle and heart-warming * Books for Keeps *

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Book SynopsisWould You Rather . . . Sniff Ronaldo's stinky sock or chew Buffon's smelly glove?Pick your gaffer’s nose or be left on the substitutes’ bench forever?Lick your best mate’s football boots or wash your team’s kit all year?Kiss Harry Kane’s socks or wear Heung Min-Son’s boxers on your head for a day?Packed full of gross, silly and bonkers WOULD YOU RATHER questions about football! If you love the Match Annual then you'll love Would You Rather? brought to you by MATCH! the makers of the UK's #1 footy magazine. Perfect for any young footy fan looking for a laugh.

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Book SynopsisPush, pull and slide the tabs to play in the Busy Football match! Block the ball from entering the net, pass to your teammate and score the winning goal. Meet 12 famous football heroes too, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Hugo Lloris and Lucy Bronze!Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text, lots to spot and talk about, and wonderful illustrations by Jayri Gómez.Discover more activities in the Busy Book series: Busy Bikes, Busy Swimming and Busy Baking.

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Book SynopsisNew in the hilarious JOHNNY BALL series, shortlisted for the Children’s Sports Book Award.Johnny Ball, 9-year-old football manager, has a new challenge: to take the Tissbury Tigers all the way, and win the WORLDIES! But superstar striker Daniel is injured and the squad is FOUR players short. So Johnny is switching his football brain into travel mode – here comes Johnny Ball, INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL GENIUS!Trade ReviewFull of hilarious moments and some nail-biting ones, this story, with Tim Wesson’s rib-tickling black and white illustrations, will most certainly be a winner with young soccer enthusiasts. * Red Reading Hub *This series is a fantastically funny look at the ‘beautiful game’ through the eyes of a brilliant tactician, who is just not that good at playing the actual game. These adventures will resonate not only with young players, but also with the parents who find themselves waiting on the sidelines. * The English Association *

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Book Synopsis“A brilliant read – the ultimate guide to England’s history-making Lionesses.”Ian WrightCelebrate the 2023 Women's World Cup and the unstoppable rise of England's legendary Lionesses! Discover the incredible moments and players that have changed the women's game, including:- Lily Parr, a trailblazer who scored over 1,000 goals- Hope Powell, the game-changing coach who transformed the Lionesses- Rachel Yankey and Kelly Smith, Arsenal’s record-breaking winners- Beth Mead, who overcame the odds to win the Euros- Leah Williamson, the captain who won at WembleyPacked with football facts, tournament stats and player profiles, this brilliant book is essential reading for all young football fans.Trade ReviewA brilliant read – the ultimate guide to England's history-making Lionesses * Ian Wright *With impressive tournament stats, fact and player profiles, this will get readers hyped for the Women’s World Cup. * First News *The Rise of the Lionesses is an excellent, energetic introduction to the history of English women's football. […] This book is an inspirational and informative must-read for football enthusiasts of all ages, especially young girls with athletic aspirations (and their parents and coaches, of course). Flo Lloyd-Hughes does a fantastic job of shining the spotlight on the rise of women's football and the the Lionesses' path to their well-deserved Euro 2022 victory. * NetGalley Reviewer *Serves as an excellent reminder to girls that they can play football if they want to and that indeed they can do anything they want to. * NetGalley Reviewer *

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Book SynopsisMeet Manuel Neuer - Ultimate Football Hero.Manuel Neuer is the best goalkeeper in today's game. This is the story of how young Manuel worked his way up the ranks to become a core member of Bayern Munich's all-conquering side, as well as a captain and World Cup winner with his home country, Germany. Neuer's amazing reflexes, speed and revolutionary 'sweeper-keeper' playing style have re-invented what it means to be a goalkeeper.

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Book SynopsisThe No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! Virgil van Dijk is Liverpool FC's superstar centre-back and he's going from strength to strength. From washing dishes to pay his way during his early career to becoming one of the best defenders in the world, this is the story of how Virgil became a true Liverpool legend. Follow his journey as he fights adversity and works his way up to become an ultimate football hero. Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life-stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.

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Book SynopsisThe No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Son Heung-min, the South Korean superstar, is now one of the best attacking talents in the world. The Ballon d'Or nominee can do it all - whether it's scoring sensational solo goals by zipping across the field, or telepathically assisting his teammate Harry Kane with another goal. Discover how Son, a young boy from Chuncheon who always dreamed of playing for his country, became a global icon and rose to stardom not just in Asia, but across the globe!Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.

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Book SynopsisThe No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!This is the story of Declan Rice, the young midfield destroyer for West Ham United and the England national team. Discover how the player who was released by Chelsea's youth academy didn't let that get in the way of his dreams; of one day representing his nation. Discover how the two-footed, high energy pressing, combative midfielder, decided to represent England over Republic of Ireland and proved his skill at the highest level, becoming a West Ham hero and a star for his country.Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.

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Book SynopsisThe Number 1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! Follow the journey of the world's most lethal striker and England captain Harry Kane. Also includes the exciting Euro 2020 journey. Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life-stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.

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Book SynopsisThe Team are about to play the Best of the Best at Soccer Camp, but if anyone finds out they''ve brought a robot instead of a responsible grown-up, they''ll be sent home immediately. Luckily, Mark 1, the Football Machine, is in disguiseâ

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Book SynopsisThe No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!As an energetic six-year-old, Beth Mead was taken to a weekly local football session by her mum. Finding a passion for the game, Beth often found herself as the only girl on the team. Despite being laughed at for this, she let her natural talent do the talking.At 16, Mead was signed to Sunderland where she made a name for herself as a top goalscorer. Putting off offers from Arsenal until she completed her university degree, Mead continued juggling work, study and football until she graduated. She then signed to Arsenal and earned a place as a Lioness, representing the England national team.Discover how this talented forward balanced her university degree alongside a burgeoning football career to hone her skills. From becoming captain of her primary school's boys team to being announced as the youngest winner of the Women's Super League Golden Boot and being named as the Player of the Tournament at the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 tournament. Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.Trade ReviewA fast-paced, action-packed style, these new ultimate football hero stories are guaranteed to be bang on goal with all aspiring young players! * Lancashire Evening Post *

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