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Book SynopsisIn this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Marcus Rashford, the world-famous footballer and campaigner against child hunger. When Marcus was a kid, he had a
family that loved him and a
talent for football. His mum, Melanie, worked long hours to provide for her family, but sometimes she would go without food herself to make sure that her children had enough to eat.
With his mum's support,
Marcus pursued his dreams and progressed through the youth academy at
Manchester United Football Club. He worked hard and trained for years to reach the top of the game, making his debut in the Premier League in 2016.
But no matter how successful he became,
he never forgot where he came from and his experience as a hungry child. When schools were closed during the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020, the situation left schoolchildren without free meals that they would
Trade Review"Beautifully told with vibrant illustrations from Guilherme Karsten, Marcus Rashford’s story is impressive yet relatable for a young audience, and makes a worthy addition to the series.” * The Retford Times *
"A powerful read." * BELLA *
"Kids will be inspired." * The Sunday Post *
“Rashford’s story is impressive yet relatable for a young audience, and makes a worthy addition to the series. 9/10.” * The Independent *
“Rashford’s story is impressive yet reliable for a young audience.” * Shropshire Magazine *
