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Unbelievable Football Short Colour Stories: Trophy Triumphs!

By Matt Oldfield
Series: Unbelievable Football Short Colour Stories
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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 some of the greatest footballing triumphs ever.In the first half, read all about the last-minute goal that helped win the league.In the second half, relive the... 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 some of the greatest footballing triumphs ever.

In the first half, read all about the last-minute goal that helped win the league.

In the second half, relive the most incredible European final in history.

In extra time, meet the world's worst football team, that NEVER gave up.

Full of football action and fun facts at half time, Trophy Triumphs 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.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526367587

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wren & Rook

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 80

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Football Matt Oldfield Series: Unbelievable Football Short Colour Stories

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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