Football School Epic Heroes

Name: Football School Epic Heroes
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SKU: 9781406386653
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50 true tales that shook the world

By Ben Lyttleton and Alex Bellos

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Summary

Football School Epic Heroes by Ben Lyttleton and Alex Bellos is a delightful children's book that delves into the world of football, showcasing the legendary figures who have shaped the sport. The narrative presents their inspiring stories and unique qualities in an engaging way, aiming to educate and entertain young readers interested in football history and idols.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you love football and fascinating stories about legendary players who have changed the game. It's perfect for young readers with a passion for sports and history, offering fun facts and inspiring tales that bring the world of football alive.

Football School Epic Heroes

Description

Football School Epic Heroes is part of the bestselling Football School series, which teaches you about the world through football, packed with superstar stories, fun facts, and laugh-out-loud illustrations. It is perfect for readers aged 7+ and recommended by the National Literacy Trust, BookTrust, the Premier League, as well as parents and teachers.

Celebrate the greatest names and teams in football history with this collection of 50 true stories.

Discover the greatest football moments of all time in this collection of 50 exciting stories, perfect for fans of Football School: Star Players. Discover the incredible stories of heroes such as Messi, Ronaldo, Klopp, and Rapinoe, but also the tales of the dog that helped win the league for his team and the team who won the championship with the very final kick of the game. Bringing together the best names in the game with some truly weird, wonderful, and hilarious occurrences, this book is a must-read for any young football fan.

“We love this book series!” – Match of the Day Weekly

“Intelligent, inspiring, funny” – Head of Education, Premier League

Collect the series!

Football School Season 1–4
Star Players
Epic Heroes
Football School Terrific Teams
20 Fantastic Football Stories
The Amazing Quiz Book
The Incredible Joke Book
The Ultimate Puzzle Book
The Greatest Ever Quiz Book – out in 2022!

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Football School Epic Heroes by Ben Lyttleton and Alex Bellos is praised for its engaging narrative and humorous illustrations. Set out as headline articles from fictional football publications, it offers intriguing tales, dramatic victories, and insightful facts about football. This addition to the popular series is lauded for its appeal to young fans and promises to be both interesting and inspiring.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406386653

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Spike Gerrell

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 208

Collections

Alex Bellos Ben Lyttleton Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Alex Bellos writes about maths and puzzles for the Guardian and is the bestselling author of Alex’s Adventures in Numberland and Alex Through the Looking-Glass, as well as two mathematical colouring books. He has also written Futebol: The Brazilian Way of Life, which was shortlisted for Sports Book of the Year, and he ghost-wrote Pelé’s bestselling autobiography.
Ben Lyttleton is a journalist, broadcaster and football consultant. He is the author of Edge and Twelve Yards: The Art and Psychology of the Perfect Penalty and his football articles have been published in over 20 countries. He is a director of Soccernomics, a football consultancy that helps teams improve their performance.
Spike Gerrell is a prolific cartoonist known for his "spiky-nosed" illustrations. His work has been published in the New Scientist, Independent, Times Educational Supplement and Guardian.