Description
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 reporter
Trade Review
Marcus 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 Champion
a 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 *
