Our Beautiful Game

Name: Our Beautiful Game
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780571365005
Price: 22.99 NZD
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By Lou Kuenzler

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Summary

Our Beautiful Game by Lou Kuenzler is a children's book that follows the journey of a young girl in wartime Britain, who discovers her passion for football despite societal expectations. Set against the backdrop of World War I, the story is about resilience, friendship, and breaking barriers as she pursues her dream in a world that doesn't support women's football.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in inspiring tales set during historical times, featuring strong, adventurous female characters. Perfect for young readers who appreciate stories about dedication, friendship, and the thrill of football, it transports you to a time when girls courageously broke boundaries on and off the field.

Our Beautiful Game

A stand-out novel inspired by the incredible true stories of female football legends like Lily Parr and Alice Woods.

A stand-out novel inspired by the incredible true stories of female football legends like Lily Parr and Alice Woods.

Description

A hundred years before the Lionesses, Lily Parr, Alice Woods and their teammates were proudly playing their beloved, exciting and skilful game.

As men were sent to fight in the war, women and girls took their place in munitions factories. Football became a favourite pastime and, before long, they were creating all-female sides and playing public matches to sell-out crowds, overshadowing the men's football.

Despite drawing crowds of 50,000, women's football was outlawed by the Football Association in 1921, who deemed it 'unsuitable for females'.

This is the incredible story of these amazing women.

Our Beautiful Game by Lou Kuenzler vividly brings to life the untold history of women's football, celebrating the passion and determination of the trailblazing women who paved the way for future generations.

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Our Beautiful Game by Lou Kuenzler is applauded for its engaging storytelling and historical depth, capturing the spirit of World War I through the eyes of a young girl passionate about football. Readers appreciate how it blends themes of courage, friendship, and the struggle for equality in sports, making it both educational and inspirational for children. The novel's portrayal of the era and the challenges faced by its characters are particularly highlighted as strengths.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571365005

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 330g

Pages: 400

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational LGBTQ+ Lou Kuenzler Young Adult

About the Author

Lou Kuenzler grew up on a windy sheep farm in Devon. She is the author of numerous books for children, including My Digger is Bigger, Eat Your People, the Shrinking Violet series, the Princess DisGrace series, the Bella Broomstick series and Not Yet, Zebra. She lives in London with her family.