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Ultimate Football Heroes: Mead (Wing Wizards 9)
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Beth Mead was named the best player at Euro 2022 and was the tournament's top scorer. She has also been shortlisted for The Best FIFA Women's Player for 2022.
Meet Beth Mead - ultimate football hero!
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As an energetic six-year-old, Beth Mead was taken to a weekly local footballsession by her mum. Finding a passion for the game, Beth often found herself asthe only girl on the team. Despite being laughed at for this, she let her naturaltalent do the talking. At 16, Mead was signed to Sunderland where she made aname for herself as a top goalscorer. Putting off offers from Arsenal until shecompleted her university degree, Mead continued juggling work, study and footballuntil 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 aburgeoning football career to hone her skills. From becoming captain of her primaryschool's boys team to being announced as the youngest winner of the Women'sSuper League Golden Boot and being named as the Player of the Tournament atthe UEFA Women's Euro 2022 tournament.
Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of thebiggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys fromchildhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packedstyle these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.
Discover how this talented forward balanced her university degree alongside aburgeoning football career to hone her skills. From becoming captain of her primaryschool's boys team to being announced as the youngest winner of the Women'sSuper League Golden Boot and being named as the Player of the Tournament atthe UEFA Women's Euro 2022 tournament.
Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of thebiggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys fromchildhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packedstyle these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.
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Ultimate Football Heroes: Mead (Wing Wizards 9) by Emily Stead offers an exciting narrative, capturing the fast-paced and action-packed world of football. It promises to resonate with young, aspiring players, offering inspiring tales that engage children's interest in sports.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781800786363
Publisher: John Blake Publishing Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 22 June 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Dino Books
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 128g
Pages: 176
About the Author
Emily Stead has loved writing for children ever since she was a child herself! Working as a children's writer and editor, she has created books about some of football's biggest stars, teams and tournaments for many a season. She remains a passionate supporter of women's football and Leeds United.
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