Unbelievable Football Short Colour Stories: World Football Winners!

Name: Unbelievable Football Short Colour Stories: World Football Winners!
Brand: Hachette New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781526367617
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By 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 ever moments in world football. In the first half, discover the friendships formed at the first ever international women's tournament. In... Read More

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Unbelievable Football Short Colour Stories: World Football Winners!

$19⁹⁹

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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 ever moments in world football.

In the first half, discover the friendships formed at the first ever international women's tournament.

In the second half, relive the action from the incredible tournament for street children.

In extra time, meet Maradona, one of the greatest players of all time.

Full of football action and fun facts at half time, World Football Winners 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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ISBN: 9781526367617

Publisher: Hachette New Zealand Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

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Weight: 140g

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