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Unbelievable Football Short Colour Stories: Inspiring Heroes!

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The perfect colour story book for young football lovers aged 5 and up!Get ready to read three amazing stories about the most inspiring football heroes ever.In the first half, meet the amazing referee encouraging children from all walks of life into football.In the second half, discover... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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The exciting new football story series for readers aged 5+, from bestselling author of Unbelievable Football and Ultimate Football Heroes, Matt Oldfield.

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The perfect colour story book for young football lovers aged 5 and up!

Get ready to read three amazing stories about the most inspiring football heroes ever.

In the first half, meet the amazing referee encouraging children from all walks of life into football.

In the second half, discover the incredible Thai football team who play on a floating pitch!

In extra time, play football on the top of a mountain, on the world's highest football pitch.

Full of football action and fun facts at half time, Football Heroes is perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently. Plus, feel the thrill of the game with vibrant full-colour illustrations.

From bestselling author of Unbelievable Football and Ultimate Football Heroes, Matt Oldfield.

Series: Unbelievable Football Short Colour Stories

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526367624

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 July 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wren & Rook

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 80

About the Author

Matt Oldfield is the author of the Unbelievable Football series (winner of the 2020 Children's Sports Book of the Year) and the Johnny Ball: Football Genius series, as well as the co-author of the bestselling Ultimate Football Heroes and Football GOAT series. He has also worked with Lioness Beth Mead on her children's book, Roar, which won the 2024 Children's Sports Book of the Year award. To date, his books have sold over 3 million copies worldwide.

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